Hapoel Holon Wins First Ever State Cup Title in Historic Victory
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Maccabi Holon won their first title, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 35-29.
- Or Levi was Holon's top scorer with 8 goals.
- The victory earns Holon a European competition spot.
- Holon upset reigning champions Ramat Hasharon in the semis.
Maccabi Holon achieved a historic milestone on Saturday, securing their first-ever title by defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 35-29 in the final of the Moses Winner Cup.
Holon's path to the final included an upset victory over the reigning champions, AS Ramat Hasharon, in the semi-finals. In the championship match, after an early exchange of leads, Holon established a commanding 19-11 advantage by halftime, thanks to strong performances from their goalkeeper Oren Mairovich and offensive contributions from Italo Gabriel and Loic Baksou.
Maccabi Tel Aviv attempted a comeback in the second half, narrowing the deficit to four goals at one point. However, Holon maintained their composure, with key saves from Mairovich and crucial goals from players like Or Levi, who finished as the game's top scorer with 8 goals, ensuring their victory.
Other notable scorers for Holon included Italo Gabriel and Nadav Cohen with 7 goals each, and Loic Baksou and Caio Vinicius with 5 each. For Maccabi Tel Aviv, Victor Poltchenko led the scoring with 7 goals, followed by Amit Yudovitch with 6. Holon's win not only grants them the trophy but also a NIS 10,000 prize and a spot in European competitions next season.
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