1953–54 Liga Alef

Liga Alef 1953-54 Maccabi Tel Aviv7th title Eliezer Spiegel (16) 133 405 1951–52 1954–55 The 1953–54 Liga Alef season saw Maccabi Tel Aviv were crowned champions for the third successive time, whilst Eliezer Spiegel of Maccabi Petah Tikva was the league's top scorer with 16 goals. No clubs were relegated as the league was expanded to 14 clubs in the following season. Although league matches ended on 13 March 1954,Beitar Tel Aviv to Liga BetFebruary 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Al HaMishmar, 14 March 1954, Historical Jewish Press he the confirmation of the league's final standings was delayed, as a match between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Petah Tikva, which was played on 26 December 1953 and ended with a 3–2 win for Haifa, was claimed to be fixed, to allow Maccabi Haifa to win.The Scandal in HaifaFebruary 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Herut, 3 January 1954, Historical Jewish Press he Eventually, on 10 January 1955, the IFA decided to replay the match in a neutral venue,The League Match Maccabi Haifa-P.T. Will Be Replayed This Saturday in Kfar Saba Hadshot HaSport, 12 January 1955, via archive.football.org.il he Maccabi Haifa won the rematch 4–1 and secured their spot in the top division.Maccabi Haifa - Maccabi P.T. 4:1 (2:1)February 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Ma'ariv, 16 January 1955, Historical Jewish Press he However, with the IFA already deadlocked with an ongoing dispute between Hapoel and Maccabi, Beitar declared its resignation from the IFA in protest of the IFA decision to replay the Maccabi Haifa-Maccabi Petah Tikva match.Hapoel Left Alone in the FAFebruary 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Ma'ariv, 16 January 1955, Historical Jewish Press heBeitar Withdrew from the FA Management Hadshot HaSport, 16 January 1955, via archive.football.org.il he Discussions were held with the help of Judge Yosef-Michael Lamm, and an agreement between the factions was reached on 28 January 1955, confirming the results of the season and reprieving Beitar Tel Aviv and Hapoel Balfouria from relegation.The Football Conflict Is Eliminated - 14 Teams Will Begin Liga Alef Matches Next Saturday Hadshot HaSport, 30 January 1955, via archive.football.org.il hePeace Returned to the Football AssociationFebruary 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Ma'ariv, 30 January 1955, Historical Jewish Press he The league was played with two points for a win and one for a draw. Final table main WDL complete 100 Years of Football 1906-2006, Elisha Shohat (Israel), 2006 yes CHP MTA 16 6 0 59 11 MPT 13 6 3 50 22 HPT 12 3 7 55 25 HTA 9 7 6 35 18 MRV 6 9 7 30 33 HRG 8 4 10 31 35 MNE 7 5 10 23 36 MHA 8 3 11 26 51 HHA 7 4 11 26 37 HKS 8 1 13 27 38 BTA 7 3 12 23 42 BLF 4 3 15 20 57 Hapoel Balfouria Beitar Tel Aviv Hapoel Haifa Hapoel Kfar Saba Hapoel Petah Tikva Hapoel Ramat Gan Hapoel Tel Aviv Maccabi Haifa Maccabi Netanya Maccabi Petah Tikva Maccabi Rehovot Maccabi Tel Aviv C 2 green1 Results main complete BSR 100 Years of Football 1906-2006, Elisha Shohat (Israel), 2006 BTA BLF HHA HKS HPT HRG HTA MHA MNE MPT MRV MTA Hapoel Balfouria Beitar Tel Aviv Hapoel Haifa Hapoel Kfar Saba Hapoel Petah Tikva Hapoel Ramat Gan Hapoel Tel Aviv Maccabi Haifa Maccabi Netanya Maccabi Petah Tikva Maccabi Rehovot Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0 3-1 1-2 0-3 2-0 3-0 1-0 4-1 4-0 2-2 2-1 0-6 1-0 0-3 6-0 8-0 2-1 0-0 2-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-2 4-1 4-0 0-0 4-0 2-4 1-0 3-1 1-0 0-1 3-0 2-1 0-6 2-1 9-0 3-2 2-1 0-1 2-3 3-0 4-1 7-1 0-3 0-1 0-0 4-0 0-1 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-3 4-0 1-2 3-2 0-2 1-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 0-1 1-1 4-3 7-0 0-2 3-5 0-2 2-0 0-0 1-1 4-0 3-2 2-1 0-0 3-1 4-0 1-3 1-1 0-1 0-2 0-0 1-3 1-1 2-2 1-0 0-0 1-1 1-2 2-1 1-1 5-2 2-0 3-1 3-0 3-1 3-0 0-1 4-0 2-0 1-1 1-3 2-0 5-1 1-5 0-0 0-0 0-2 1-3 1-0 1-2 2-0 2-2 1-2 1-3 4-0 4-1 0-1 3-1 1-2 2-1 1-1 2-1 2-1 0-0 2-1 3-0 4-1 3-0 The match was originally ended with Maccabi Haifa winning 3–2. Due to claims of alleged match fixing the match was replayed. References Israel - List of Final Tables RSSSF Category:Liga Alef seasons Israel Category:1953–54 in Israeli football leagues