Israeli Stars Shine in Charlotte's MLS Victory
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli players Liel Abada and Idan Toklomati starred in Charlotte FC's 4-0 MLS win over CF Montreal. Abada scored a hat-trick in 15 minutes as a substitute, while Toklomati added a goal and an assist. The victory secured Charlotte's playoff berth, with the team looking to improve their standing in the remaining two regular-season games.
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- Liel Abada scored a hat-trick in 15 minutes during Charlotte FC's 4-0 win over CF Montreal.
- Idan Toklomati contributed a goal and an assist in Charlotte's victory.
- Abada's hat-trick was his first in MLS and second career, joining club legends.
- Toklomati reached 15 league goals and tied a club scoring record.
- The win clinched a playoff spot for Charlotte FC.
- Coach Dean Smith praised Toklomati's performance as his best yet.
Israeli footballers Liel Abada and Idan Toklomati were instrumental in Charlotte FC's dominant 4-0 victory over CF Montreal in Major League Soccer. Abada scored a hat-trick, with all three goals coming in a remarkable 15-minute span after he entered the game as a substitute in the 65th minute. Toklomati contributed a goal and an assist, continuing his impressive scoring streak and reaching 15 league goals for the season.
Abada's performance marked his first MLS hat-trick and the second of his career, having previously achieved the feat with Celtic in 2022. He also became the third player in Charlotte's history to score three goals in a single game, joining Daniel Rios and Toklomati. "It's a pretty special feeling," Abada stated after the match, expressing gratitude for his team and staff. He also reflected on overcoming a difficult period in his career, including challenges after leaving Celtic due to the October 7th events and dealing with injuries.
Toklomati's goal extended his scoring run to five consecutive games, and he equaled Karol Swiderski's club record for most goals across all competitions. Charlotte's coach, Dean Smith, praised Toklomati's overall play, calling it possibly the best performance he had seen from him and emphasizing the player's current confidence and potential.
The win secured Charlotte's playoff spot. The team has two remaining regular-season matches against Orlando and Inter Miami, aiming to improve their seeding for the postseason. Last season, Charlotte was eliminated in the Round of 16, and they aim to surpass that achievement this year.
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