Maccabi Haifa Dominates Kiryat Shmona 4-0, Climbs to Second Place

Maccabi Haifa secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Ironi Kiryat Shmona at the Netanya Stadium, extending their winning streak against the northern team to seven league matches. The win, which showcased strong offensive performance and contributions from new and young players, propelled Haifa to second place in the league standings with nine points out of a possible twelve.

New signing Pedro Brazão made a dream debut, contributing significantly to the team's success. In the 40th minute, he provided an assist for Eitan Azulay's opening goal. Brazão then scored a remarkable goal himself in the 56th minute, doubling Haifa's lead and demonstrating his potential as a key offensive player for coach Barak Bakhar.

The offensive pressure continued with young substitute Noam Steifman scoring his first senior goal for the club in the 66th minute, bringing the score to 3-0. Brazilian defender Tsunami completed the rout in the 86th minute with his first goal for Maccabi Haifa, sealing the dominant 4-0 win.

Coach Barak Bakhar expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the seamless integration of new players, the emergence of young talent, and the diverse offensive options. The victory provides Maccabi Haifa with significant momentum and confidence as they continue their pursuit of a top position in the league.