Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv to Win Toto Cup
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 on October 29, 2026, to win the Toto Cup, their first title since 2002. Player Daniel Dafah was highlighted for his outstanding performance, and coach Eliniv Brada was praised for his tactical acumen. The win marks Hapoel Tel Aviv's second Toto Cup championship.
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 highly praised for his performance in the final.
- Coach Eliniv Brada was called the "most underrated person in Israeli football."
- Social media users lauded Brada's tactical approach as "chess."
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 calling him "underrated." Coach Eliniv Brada also received significant acclaim, with one user describing him as "the most underrated person in Israeli football, as a player and as a coach." Another user lauded Brada's tactical approach, calling it "chess by Brada."
Social media reactions highlighted Dafah's impactful performance, with several posts noting his return and strong play. One user exclaimed, "Daniel Dafah returned for everything tonight!" Another commented on his transformation, stating, "Dafah is slowly becoming a great striker, pressing excellently and winning many battles." The team's overall performance was praised, with specific mention of other players like Falcao, described as "the best defensive midfielder in the league," and Lindahl, whose absence in a previous derby was noted.
