Dor Turgeman Scores 10th League Goal, Securing $500,000 Bonus for Maccabi Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israeli forward Dor Turgeman scored his tenth league goal for the New England Revolution, earning Maccabi Tel Aviv a $500,000 bonus. Turgeman's goal came in a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union, with another $500,000 bonus possible if he reaches 15 goals. Several other Israeli players also featured in MLS matches over the weekend, with Idan Toklomati scoring for Charlotte in a loss and Ran Beniamin contributing to FC Dallas's win.
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- Dor Turgeman's 10th goal for New England Revolution secured a $500,000 bonus for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv could receive another $500,000 if Turgeman scores 15 league goals.
- New England Revolution defeated Philadelphia Union 2-1, with Turgeman scoring in stoppage time.
- Idan Toklomati scored his 14th goal for Charlotte in a 3-2 loss to Portland.
- Ran Beniamin played 12 minutes in FC Dallas's 3-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.
Israeli forward Dor Turgeman scored his tenth league goal of the season for the New England Revolution on Saturday night, in their 2-1 away victory against the Philadelphia Union. This milestone goal triggers a $500,000 bonus for his former club, Maccabi Tel Aviv, as stipulated in his transfer contract. Should Turgeman reach 15 league goals, Maccabi Tel Aviv stands to receive an additional $500,000.
Turgeman scored from close range in first-half stoppage time, following a header by Peyton Miller. Carles Gil doubled the lead with a penalty in the 91st minute, before Philadelphia managed to pull one back 12 minutes into stoppage time. Turgeman was substituted in the 92nd minute, while Eli Feingold, who started the match, played the full game. The New England Revolution are currently second in the Eastern Conference and have secured a playoff spot.
In other MLS matches, Israeli forward Idan Toklomati continued his scoring streak, netting his 14th goal of the season for Charlotte in their 3-2 loss to Portland. Toklomati equalized in the 69th minute, but Portland scored the winner in stoppage time. Liel Abada started for Charlotte and was substituted in the 62nd minute. Charlotte is fifth in the East and also playoff-bound.
Ran Beniamin played 12 minutes in FC Dallas's 3-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes, entering the game at 0-0 in the 78th minute before Dallas scored three late goals. Seyed Abu Farhi returned from suspension and played a part in Colorado Rapids' 1-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps, coming on as a substitute in the 68th minute. Tai Baribo played 90 minutes in D.C. United's 2-0 home loss to Cincinnati, with his team still holding a slim chance for the playoffs despite being 13th in the Eastern Conference.
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