Bnei Eilat
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Wikipedia - Bnei Eilat F.C.
Bnei Eilat Football Club (Hebrew: מועדון כדורגל בני אילת) is an Israeli football club based in Eilat. They are currently in Liga Alef South division.
History
Bnei Eilat were founded in 2006 and are not related to the football clubs which have previously operated in Eilat, Hapoel Eilat and A.S. Eilat.
In their first season of existence, the club won Liga Gimel South-Central division and promoted to Liga Bet. In the 2009–10 season, the club won Liga Bet South B division with a margin of 14 points, and promoted to Liga Alef. The following season, was the best season in the club history, after they finished third in Liga Alef South, and qualified for the promotion play-offs, where they lost 2–3 to Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa, after a late goal. In the 2013–14 season, the club finished bottom in Liga Alef South and relegated to Liga Bet. However, in the following season, the club won Liga Bet South B division and made an immediate return to Liga Alef.
The team's colors are blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Eilat Municipal Stadium, a modern and well-equipped venue that can hold thousands of spectators. Bnei Eilat has a reputation for playing an exciting and attacking style of football, with a focus on skillful and creative play.
Over the years, Bnei Eilat has produced many talented players who have gone on to represent the Israeli national team and play for top clubs in Europe. The team has also enjoyed success in domestic competitions, winning several league titles and cup trophies.
Bnei Eilat is a team with a proud tradition and a bright future, and they continue to be a force to be reckoned with in Israeli football.