In this article, we will explore 1988–89 Liga Alef in depth, which is a highly relevant topic today. 1988–89 Liga Alef is a concept that has aroused great interest in various areas, from science to politics, including culture and society in general. Throughout the next few lines, we will analyze the different facets of 1988–89 Liga Alef, its importance in the contemporary world and some of the controversies that revolve around it. This article aims to shed light on 1988–89 Liga Alef and offer an overview that allows the reader to better understand its scope and implications. Without a doubt, 1988–89 Liga Alef is a topic that does not leave anyone indifferent and that deserves to be studied in detail.
The 1988–89 Liga Alef season saw Hapoel Tirat HaCarmel (champions of the North Division) and Hapoel Rishon LeZion (champions of the South Division) win their regional divisions and promotion to Liga Artzit. The confirmation of Hapoel Tirat HaCarmel's promotion was delayed as the final round match between Maccabi Ahi Nazareth (who could overtake Hapoel Tirat HaCarmel) and Beitar Nahariya was abandoned. The IFA disciplinary committee ruled that Ahi Nazareth were responsible to the abandonment and set the match result to 2–0 to Beitar Nahariya.[1]
At the bottom, Hapoel Tira, Hapoel Kiryat Ata (from the North division), Hapoel Ramla and Hapoel Beit Shemesh (from the South division) relegated to Liga Bet.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hapoel Tirat HaCarmel | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 52 | 24 | +28 | 43 | Promoted to Liga Artzit |
| 2 | Hapoel Acre | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 46 | 18 | +28 | 43 | |
| 3 | Maccabi Ahi Nazareth | 30 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 45 | 22 | +23 | 41 | |
| 4 | Hapoel Beit She'an | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 34 | 23 | +11 | 34 | |
| 5 | Maccabi Afula | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 32 | |
| 6 | Maccabi Isfiya | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 41 | −6 | 32 | |
| 7 | Maccabi Acre | 30 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 30 | −2 | 31 | |
| 8 | Beitar Nahariya | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 35 | −3 | 30 | |
| 9 | Hapoel Bnei Nazareth | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 30 | 29 | +1 | 29 | |
| 10 | Hapoel Tayibe | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 31 | 28 | +3 | 28 | |
| 11 | Hapoel Kiryat Shmona | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 28 | 35 | −7 | 28 | |
| 12 | Maccabi Hadera | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 26 | 32 | −6 | 27 | |
| 13 | Beitar Haifa | 30 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 26 | 33 | −7 | 26 | |
| 14 | Hapoel Daliyat al-Karmel | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 36 | 38 | −2 | 25 | |
| 15 | Hapoel Tira | 30 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 47 | −23 | 20 | Relegated to Liga Bet |
| 16 | Hapoel Kiryat Ata | 30 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 16 | 53 | −37 | 11 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hapoel Rishon LeZion | 30 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 57 | 19 | +38 | 46 | Promoted to Liga Artzit |
| 2 | Hapoel Ashdod | 30 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 44 | 24 | +20 | 42 | |
| 3 | Hapoel Marmorek | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 28 | +17 | 36 | |
| 4 | Maccabi Herzliya | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 37 | 30 | +7 | 35 | |
| 5 | Hapoel Ashkelon | 30 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 37 | 28 | +9 | 33 | |
| 6 | Hakoah Ramat Gan | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 39 | 37 | +2 | 32 | |
| 7 | Maccabi Lazaros Holon | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 33 | 36 | −3 | 29 | |
| 8 | Hapoel Kiryat Malakhi | 40 | 9 | 19 | 12 | 30 | 37 | −7 | 37 | |
| 9 | Maccabi Shikun HaMizrah | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 39 | −12 | 27 | |
| 10 | Hapoel Kiryat Ono | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 29 | −7 | 26 | |
| 11 | Hapoel Be'er Ya'akov | 30 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 29 | −8 | 26 | |
| 12 | Hapoel Or Yehuda | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 28 | 35 | −7 | 25 | |
| 13 | Hapoel Dimona | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 28 | 37 | −9 | 24 | |
| 14 | Maccabi Kiryat Gat | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 35 | −9 | 24 | |
| 15 | Hapoel Ramla | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 22 | 37 | −15 | 24 | Relegated to Liga Bet |
| 16 | Hapoel Beit Shemesh | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 40 | 57 | −17 | 24 |