Maccabi Ashdod
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- Israel Super League 205 Israel National League 65 Israel Cup 8 Club Friendlies 6 Israel Winner Basket Cup 3 Israel National Cup 2
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Wikipedia - Maccabi Ashdod B.C.
Maccabi Ashdod B.C. (Hebrew: מכבי אשדוד) is a professional basketball team based in the port city of Ashdod, Israel. The team currently plays in the Israeli National League.
History
The team was founded in 1961 by "Maccabi Ashdod Sports Association", with the help of former Maccabi Cairo players who migrated to Israel and played for the club in the first years in the Outdoor court.
The team played in the Second league since 1998/99. and in the Ligat Ha'al in Israel since 2010/11.
In the 2010/11 Season, the team finished in sixth place, and in the playoff up to quarter-final. In the State Cup, Lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv at the Semi-final.
In the 2011/12 Season, the team reached the finals of the championship of Israel, and Lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv at the final game 63-83.
On October 6, 2012, the team reached the finals of the League Cup, and Lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv 65-75.