FC Ironi Or Yehuda
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- Israel Liga Bet South 83 Israel Liga Alef South 44 Israel Cup 12 Israel Liga Alef Play-Offs 2
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Wikipedia - F.C. Ironi Or Yehuda
F.C. Ironi Or Yehuda (Hebrew: מועדון כדורגל עירוני אור יהודה), Moadon Kaduregel Ironi Or Yehuda, lit. Municipal Football Club Or Yehuda (or in short Hebrew: מ.כ. עירוני אור יהודה, Mem Kaf Ironi Or Yehuda, lit. F.C. Ironi Or Yehuda) is an Israeli football club based in Or Yehuda. The club is currently in Liga Alef South division.
History
The club was founded in 2005, after the previous club of the city, Hapoel Or Yehuda (which in its prime finished runners-up in Liga Alef South division), dissolved at the end of the 2004–05 season while playing in Liga Bet.
F.C. Ironi Or Yehuda started the 2005–06 season in Liga Gimel Tel Aviv division, where they finished runners-up, one point behind champions, Shikun Vatikim Ramat Gan. In the following season, the club won the Tel Aviv division, and were promoted to Liga Bet, where they play since. The club's best placing to date came at the 2011–12 season, when they finished runners-up in Liga Bet South A division.
In 2019, the team's goalkeeper, Isaak Hayik, aged 73, broke the Guinness record for oldest player in a league match.
FC Ironi Or Yehuda competes in the Liga Bet, which is the fourth tier of Israeli soccer. The team has a dedicated fan base and is known for their passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at their matches.
The team is known for their strong work ethic, teamwork, and determination on the field. They have a talented roster of players who are skilled in both offense and defense, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.
Overall, FC Ironi Or Yehuda is a respected and competitive soccer team in Israel, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.