Hamoode Kanaan Ends 18-Month Scoring and Assisting Drought for Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a 2-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva on Sunday, with a significant performance from Hamoode Kanaan, who contributed a goal and an assist. This marks the first time Kanaan has achieved both in a single match for the club in eighteen months.

Kanaan's assist was his first for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Premier League since February 2025. Last season, he scored five goals across all competitions. Despite his talent, Kanaan, along with other players like Abu Rumi, was not in the squad for the previous match against Maccabi Tel Aviv due to professional considerations. He also started the season opener, a 2-1 win against Hapoel Ramat Gan, following the team's elimination from European competition.

Coach Ran Kozuch opted to keep Kanaan on the bench initially in Sunday's game, similar to previous instances, amidst considerations for player rotation, injuries, and an upcoming match against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. The team's current form and Kanaan's recent contributions are seen as positive developments for Hapoel Be'er Sheva.