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7 unusual facts about Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C.


Álvaro Peña Herrero

On 28 November 2012 Peña made his debut with the main squad, starting in a 0–2 away win against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C. for the campaign's UEFA Europa League.

Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C.

The merger was initiated by businessman Izzy Sheratzky owner of Ituran Location and Control, who are the official sponsors of the team.

The new badge includes a number of footballs including a big one which used in the former badge, the Lion of Judah statue from the Battle of Tel Hai and a gold star to mark the only team championship.

Iker Undabarrena

On 28 November 2012, at only 17, Undabarrena made his official debut with the main squad, coming on as a substitute for Igor Martínez in the 77th minute of a 2–0 away win against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C. for the campaign's UEFA Europa League.

Jon Xabier Vidal

On 28 November 2012 he made his debut with the first team, coming on as a substitute for fellow youth graduate Álvaro Peña in the 85th minute of a 0–2 away win against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C. for the season's UEFA Europa League.

Kiryat Shmona

Kiryat Shmona is the smallest city in Israel with a top flight football club, Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

Mehdi Zeffane

Zeffane then made his debut for the senior Lyon team on 6 December 2012 in the Europa League against Israeli Premier League side Ironi Kiryat Shmona at the Stade de Gerland in which he played the whole 90 minutes and assisted on Lyon's second goal of the night from Yassine Benzia in the 58th minute as Lyon ran out 2–0 winners.



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