Maccabi Petah Tikva Secures Second Straight Win With 2-1 Comeback at Bnei Sakhnin
Maccabi Petah Tikva, newly promoted to the Israeli Premier League, achieved their second consecutive victory on August 29, 2026, by defeating Bnei Sakhnin 2-1 away. This win marks their first away league victory since January 2019 and their best season start in six years, with six points from two matches.
The match began with an early goal by Ilai Hajaj for Sakhnin in the first minute, assisted by Ahmad Salman. Despite Sakhnin's early lead and a significant chance to double the score in the 42nd minute, Maccabi Petah Tikva equalized just before halftime. A defensive error by Sakhnin's Dimitri Kabara allowed Samuel Owusu to score the equalizer in stoppage time of the first half.
In the second half, Liran Hazan scored the winning goal in the 57th minute, completing the comeback. Maccabi Petah Tikva's coach, Ziv Arie, saw his team replicate the 2-1 scoreline from their previous match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Bnei Sakhnin, coached by Yossi Abuksis, remains with only one point after two games. The match featured a notable injury to Sakhnin's Dimitri Kabara, who continued playing despite requesting a substitution.
Maccabi Petah Tikva's strong start signals a promising season ahead as they continue to adapt quickly to the top division.
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