Ashdod Dominates Hapoel Acre 4-0 in Port City Derby
The fifth round of Israel's National League concluded with two matches on Monday, September 14, 2026. In the headline fixture, MS Ashdod decisively defeated Hapoel Acre 4-0 in a derby between two port cities. Despite a slow start, Ashdod took the lead in the 42nd minute with a goal from Muhammad Amer, assisted by Dor Micha. Saar Fadida doubled the advantage just two minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. Hayford Boahhen sealed the victory in the 50th minute, and Roi Gordana added a final goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute.
With this win, MS Ashdod now has 12 points from five games and is preparing to face Hapoel Rishon LeZion. Hapoel Acre remains at the bottom of the league table with a goal difference of 0-18 and no points.
In the other match, Maccabi Herzliya secured a 1-0 victory over Kafr Qasim. The decisive goal came in the 11th minute when Idan Dahan converted a penalty after a handball in the box by Eli Tsairi. Kafr Qasim struggled to create significant scoring opportunities despite nearing the goal. Herzliya, with this their second win of the season, has seven points after five rounds and will next play against Bnei Yehuda.
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