Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates Hapoel Beer Sheva Ahead of Derby

Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a resounding 4-1 victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva on Monday evening in the third round of the Israeli Premier League. The win, which took place at Toto Turner Stadium in Beersheba, saw Maccabi Tel Aviv continue their perfect start to the season. This latest triumph follows their earlier 3-1 win against the same opponent in the Champions of Champions match.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, who recently signed English footballer James Tavernier, opened the scoring within the first minute through a goal by Varela. Hapoel Beer Sheva suffered further setbacks when Lucas Ventura was injured in the fifth minute, and later saw Eliel Peretz sent off with two yellow cards in quick succession. Despite a goal from Gana before halftime, Maccabi Tel Aviv dominated the second half. Sinkler scored a penalty in the 35th minute and added another goal in the second half, while Dor Peretz also found the net in the 79th minute. Maccabi could have extended their lead further, but for the saves made by Beer Sheva's goalkeeper Marciano.

The victory maintains Maccabi Tel Aviv's flawless record and places them five points ahead of their city rivals, Hapoel Tel Aviv, whom they are set to face in the upcoming derby. Hapoel Tel Aviv also enters the derby with momentum, having defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 4-0 on the same evening.