Hapoel Haifa Mounts Dramatic Comeback in Training Match Thriller
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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- Hapoel Haifa defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 4-3 in a training match.
- Hapoel Haifa led 4-0 before Hapoel Tel Aviv began their comeback.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv hit the post in the final minute, nearly equalizing.
- Key national team players were absent from both squads.
During the international break, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Haifa faced off in an unusual training match in Bat Yam, which saw Hapoel Haifa take a commanding 4-0 lead by the 59th minute. However, Hapoel Tel Aviv, managed by Eliniv Barda, staged a remarkable comeback, narrowing the deficit to 4-3 before the match concluded.
Hapoel Haifa's goals came from Sali Fahoma in the 3rd minute, Alon Tourgeman via a penalty in the 45th minute, Noam Cohen in the 53rd minute, and Shikana Diakite in the 59th minute. Hapoel Tel Aviv's response began with a penalty converted by Omri Altman in the 64th minute, after Anas Mahamid was fouled. Mahamid then scored himself in the 73rd minute, initially missing a penalty but netting the rebound. Chico added a third goal for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the 84th minute, setting up a tense finish.
In the final moments, Hapoel Tel Aviv came agonizingly close to equalizing. Shahar Piven hit the post in the 89th minute, and a subsequent shot by Mahamid was saved by goalkeeper Matan Ambar. Key players from various national teams were absent for both clubs due to the international break. Hapoel Haifa was missing William Agada due to injury, Ariel Mendi for rest after a minor injury, and Keita who played for Mali's U-23 team. Hapoel Tel Aviv's squad was depleted of all national team players.
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