Israeli police barred spectators from attending two Premier League matches in the south of the country on Saturday because of a fear of possible rocket strikes by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip.
Hapoel Beersheba lost 2-1 at home to Maccabi Netanya and Ashdod SC ended their fixture with visitors Hapoel Haifa in a goalless draw in empty stadiums.
"The decision to prevent spectators from attending the matches was taken as a precautionary measure, rockets have fallen today in the south of the country including in Ashdod," police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.
Why would players play and fans not come?
That is a shame, whay are they doing this to football.
Shame for football