Hamoadi Knaan Ends 18-Month Scoring and Assisting Drought for Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Hamoadi Knaan, a player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, broke an 18-month streak without scoring and assisting in the same match during his team's 2-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva on Sunday. Knaan, who came off the bench, contributed significantly with a goal and an assist. This marks his first assist in the Israeli Premier League since February 2025, and the first time he has both scored and assisted in the same game since the start of the 2025 season.
Despite being left out of the squad for the previous match against Maccabi Tel Aviv for professional reasons, Knaan's performance highlights his potential. Last season, he scored five goals across all competitions. His inclusion in this match, alongside other players rotated due to injuries and an upcoming European fixture against Dinamo Zagreb, underscores the team's strategic approach.
Knaan had started the current league season in the opening match, a 2-1 win against Hapoel Ramat Gan, following the team's elimination from European competition against Sabah.
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