Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv to Win Toto Cup
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 to win the Toto Cup on Thursday, October 29, 2026, their first such title since 2002. Player Daniel Dafah was highlighted for his outstanding performance, while coach Eliniv Brada was praised as underrated. The victory marks a significant achievement for the club.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 to win the Toto Cup on October 29, 2026.
- This is Hapoel Tel Aviv's first Toto Cup title since 2002.
- Player Daniel Dafah was praised for his exceptional performance in the final.
- Coach Eliniv Brada received widespread acclaim for his coaching.
- Social media users lauded Dafah's transformation into a key offensive player.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured their first Toto Cup title since 2002, defeating archrivals Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in the final on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The victory marks the club's second Toto Cup win in its history. Player Daniel Dafah was a standout performer, with social media users praising his exceptional play and describing him as having "returned for everything." Coach Eliniv Brada also received significant acclaim, with one user calling him the "most underrated person in Israeli football, as a player and as a coach." Another user referred to Brada's tactical approach as "chess by Brada."
Social media reactions highlighted Dafah's transformation into a formidable player, with comments noting his strong offensive contributions, excellent pressing, and successful duels. Fans also lauded the performance of midfielder "Falcao," calling him the "best defensive midfielder in the league," and noted the impact of player Lindahl, who was apparently missed in a previous derby. The win is seen as a significant achievement for Hapoel Tel Aviv, ending a long drought for the Toto Cup.
