Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Eyes Upset Against Hapoel Tel Aviv in League Return
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona will host Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday, seeking to end a three-game losing streak. New striker Alexandru Pop may debut in the starting lineup, while Ofir Benvenisti returns to the squad. The teams last met in the Toto Cup semi-finals, with Tel Aviv winning 2-1.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Kiryat Shmona faces Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday after a three-game losing streak.
- New striker Alexandru Pop is a candidate for his debut in the starting lineup.
- Ofir Benvenisti returns to the Hapoel Kiryat Shmona squad after a suspension.
- The teams previously met in the Toto Cup semi-finals, with Hapoel Tel Aviv winning 2-1.
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona will host Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday following the international break, aiming to break a three-game losing streak in the league. The team had a challenging run against top clubs, losing to Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Maccabi Haifa in the previous two rounds. Despite the defeats, the club saw positive aspects in their performance and hopes for a better outcome against Tel Aviv.
Coach Shai Birda will have a full squad available. New striker Alexandru Pop, who arrived at the end of the transfer window as a replacement for Adrian Ohgrizza, is a candidate to start, potentially replacing Niv Gabay. Ofir Benvenisti is also returning to the squad after missing the last match due to suspension.
Less than two months ago, the two teams met in the Toto Cup semi-finals, where Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 2-1 victory with two late goals. Hapoel Kiryat Shmona is hoping for a different result this time around.
Mentioned
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Centre 1Other 1
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.