Hapoel Kfar Matzar Crushes Beitar Kiryat Ata 17-0 in Early State Cup Match
In an extraordinary early round match of the Israeli State Cup held on August 26, 2026, Hapoel Kfar Matzar delivered a stunning 17-0 victory over Beitar Kiryat Ata. The game featured two quarters of scoring dominance, with the home team leading 8-0 at halftime. Ahmad Zuabi and Mokhtarn Rabah each scored four goals, while substitute Mohammed Abu Obeid completed a hat-trick with goals in the 81st, 87th, and 89th minutes. The goals were spread throughout the match, occurring at the 5th, 11th, 14th, 21st, 34th, 36th, 39th, 41st, 50th, 61st, 64th, 67th, 81st, 82nd, 84th, 87th, and 89th minutes. Such a lopsided scoreline is highly unusual in competitive football and highlights the potential for surprising outcomes in the early stages of the State Cup.
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