Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins Toto Cup in Derby Thriller, First Title Since 2012
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in the Toto Cup final on October 29, 2026, securing their first title since 2012. Goals from Roey Alkokin, Omri Altman, and Daniel Dapa led Hapoel to victory, with Dor Peretz scoring twice for Maccabi late in the game. The win marks a significant achievement for Hapoel, evoking memories of the club's successful past.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv won the Toto Cup by beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in a derby match.
- This is Hapoel Tel Aviv's first title since the year 2012.
- Roey Alkokin, Omri Altman, and Daniel Dapa scored for Hapoel.
- Dor Peretz scored two goals for Maccabi Tel Aviv near the end of the game.
- The match was delayed for nine minutes due to flares and smoke.
- The final took place on October 29, 2026.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured their first trophy since 2012 by defeating city rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in a dramatic Toto Cup final. The victory, described as their best derby performance since 2014, marks a significant achievement for the club.
The match, held on October 29, 2026, began with a delay due to flares and smoke filling the stadium, a tradition in the Tel Aviv derby. Play resumed after a nine-minute stoppage.
Hapoel took the lead in the 18th minute through Roey Alkokin, assisted by Douglas Owusu. The team continued to create dangerous chances, with Omri Altman narrowly missing a goal before halftime. Maccabi struggled to create clear opportunities despite increasing pressure towards the end of the first half.
In the second half, Hapoel's counter-attacking prowess proved decisive. Omri Altman converted a penalty in the 78th minute after Daniel Dapa was fouled in the box by Raz Shlomo. Dapa then sealed the victory with a goal in the 83rd minute, sparking jubilant celebrations among the fans. Dor Peretz scored a late brace for Maccabi within two minutes, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
The win is seen as reminiscent of the clubs' past glories when both were at the pinnacle of Israeli football.
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