The 1937 Liga Bet season was the second tier league of the Palestine League organized by the EIFA. The North division was won by Hapoel Herzliya,[1] while the southern division was won by Maccabi Nes Tziona.[2] The two divisional winners played for one allocated place in the top division, with Maccabi Nes Tziona winning the play-off.[3] However, Hapoel Herzliya was promoted as well by the league and cup committee.[1]
| Season | 1937 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Hapoel Herzliya Maccabi Nes Tziona |
1938 → | |
North division edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GR | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hapoel Herzliya | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 24.000 | 13 | Promotion Playoffs |
| 2 | Beitar Tel Aviv | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 1.500 | 10 | |
| 3 | Maccabi Haifa | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 0.611 | 7 | |
| 4 | HaKochav Tel Aviv | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 0.750 | 5 | |
| 5 | Maccabi Hadera | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 0.444 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 13 January 1938. Source: Protocol No. 38/3 IFA (in Hebrew)
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of wins; 4) goals scored; 5) head to head; 6)deciding match.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of wins; 4) goals scored; 5) head to head; 6)deciding match.
South division edit
Six clubs played in this division:[4][5]
- Bar Kochva Jerusalem
- Hapoel Rishon LeZion
- Maccabi Gedera
- Maccabi Nes Tziona (winners, advance to playoff)
- Atid Tel Aviv
- Hapoel Jerusalem
Play-off edit
| Hapoel Herzliya | 4–0 | Maccabi Nes Tziona |
|---|---|---|
| Davar |
Hapoel Herzliya Ground
| Maccabi Nes Tziona | 5–0 | Hapoel Herzliya |
|---|---|---|
| Davar |
Maccabi Nes Tziona Ground
Attendance: 500
Referee: Hedshoni
References edit
- ^ a b Protocol No. 38/3 Meeting of the Called Committee in Jerusalem 13.1.1938 IFA, 16 January 1938 (in archive.football.org.il) (in Hebrew)
- ^ Herzlia Beat Ness Ziona The Palestine Post, 30 November 1937, Historical Jewish Press
- ^ Yesterday's competitions Davar, 5 December 1937, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ^ News form the EIFA Davar, 15 February 1937, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ^ Maccabi Tel Aviv Top League The Palestine Post, 9 November 1937, Historical Jewish Press