Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Tel Aviv to decide the first team to the Second Stage today

In the after noon we'll know the one of the Israeli teams that will play in the Second Stage of Delasport Balkan League. At 14.00 hrs local time Hapoel Holon will host Hapoel SP Tel Aviv as the winner will advance forward in the competition. The teams won Group C and Group A respectively and a draw determined the game to be played in Holon.

The hosts had a convincing run in its group winning all four games. They have a good mix of players and a threat can come from a lot of sides. The balanced effort is what led Holon so far and hopefully for the team, it will be on display today as well. De Zeeuw has gelled well since joining the team while Miles, McGee, Johnson and Bourdillon are a threat from start to finish. The experience of Pnini and Brandwein is also something to keep in mind as they are important in the rotations during any game.

Hapoel SP Tel Aviv won three of its four games in the group but that doesn't matter today. During the season the team made changes in bringing in Tokoto and Jones who will need to perform well. Adding to them Upshaw and the local stars Timor and Madar, and we can see taht Hapoel Tel Aviv will have its chances. The team will have to play tough defense and and only then opportunities for a win will come.

So far the teams have met once in the Winner League with Hapoel Holon winning 77-63 just before the end of 2020. That of course won't matter today as it's a totally difference game with really different stakes.

The match will start at 14.00 hrs local time and will be broadcast LIVE on TV channel Sport 5 and on Delasport Balkan League YouTube channel.