Hapoel Rishon LeZion Beats Ashdod 36–31 for Fourth Straight Win

Hapoel Rishon LeZion recorded its fourth consecutive victory with a 36–31 home win over Hapoel Ashdod in the sixth round of Israel’s Winner League handball competition on Friday. The hosts held an 18–17 advantage at halftime before widening the gap after the break. Nerya Oved led Rishon LeZion with 10 goals, followed by Itay Sorkis with 7, while Oleg Astrashapkin and Yonatan Pelah added 6 each. Adir Cohen scored 13 for Ashdod, but his side could not prevent Rishon LeZion from extending its winning run.