Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dominates Maccabi Haifa in 5-2 Victory
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva decisively defeated Maccabi Haifa 5-2 in a top-tier league match, securing their fifth consecutive win and overtaking Haifa in the standings. After a goalless first half, Be'er Sheva scored three goals in six minutes early in the second, including two from Igor Zlatanovic and one from Djibril Diop. Despite a saved penalty and a goal from Adam Grimberg, Be'er Sheva extended their lead through Forson Amankwah and an own goal, with Grimberg scoring a late consolation. The win moves Be'er Sheva to 19 points, ahead of Haifa's 18.
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- Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Maccabi Haifa 5-2 in a crucial league match.
- Be'er Sheva scored three goals in six minutes early in the second half.
- Igor Zlatanovic scored twice for Be'er Sheva, including a penalty.
- Ophir Marciano saved a penalty for Be'er Sheva in the 60th minute.
- Adam Grimberg scored for Maccabi Haifa and an own goal for Be'er Sheva.
- The win gives Be'er Sheva their fifth consecutive league victory.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva delivered a resounding statement of intent, defeating Maccabi Haifa 5-2 in a top-of-the-table clash at Sammy Ofer Stadium. The victory marked Be'er Sheva's fifth consecutive league win, propelling them past Haifa in the standings. After a tepid first half, Be'er Sheva's offense exploded in the second, scoring three goals in just six minutes to secure a commanding lead. Maccabi Haifa, who entered the match with six wins in their first seven games and a chance to prove themselves against the champions, suffered a significant home defeat. Be'er Sheva, needing points to stay in contention for the top spot, increased their total to 19 points, leaving Haifa with 18. This was also Be'er Sheva's fourth straight win against Haifa at Sammy Ofer.
The first half saw limited significant chances for both teams, with the game only picking up pace just before halftime. However, Be'er Sheva emerged for the second half sharp and purposeful, quickly deciding the outcome. Igor Zlatanovic opened the scoring in the 50th minute with a header from a Pedro Amador corner. Four minutes later, Djibril Diop capitalized on a rebound to double the lead after a header from Ghanah was initially cleared by Noam Steifman. Before Haifa could recover, Javon East was fouled in the box by Steifman, and Zlatanovic converted the penalty in the 56th minute, turning a 0-0 scoreline into 0-3 within six minutes.
Maccabi Haifa had an opportunity to get back into the game in the 60th minute when Pedro Brazão was fouled by Amador, but Ophir Marciano saved Bruninho's penalty. Adam Grimberg pulled one back for Haifa in the 77th minute from a corner scramble, but the hope was short-lived. Forson Amankwah restored Be'er Sheva's four-goal advantage two minutes later with a precise shot from outside the box. The defeat was sealed in the 82nd minute when Grimberg inadvertently scored an own goal, making it 1-5. Grimberg scored a second goal for Haifa in the 92nd minute, but it was only a consolation in the comprehensive 5-2 defeat.
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