Hapoel Tel Aviv Holds On After Near Collapse in Toto Cup Thriller
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv nearly squandered a 3-0 lead against Maccabi Tel Aviv in a dramatic Toto Cup match on October 29, 2026. Maccabi fought back to 3-2, and a last-minute chance to equalize was missed by Aster Saklar after a poor kick from Hapoel goalkeeper Assaf Tzur. The near-miss highlighted the game's intensity.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv nearly lost a 3-0 lead to Maccabi Tel Aviv in a Toto Cup match.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv came back to trail Hapoel Tel Aviv by only 3-2.
- A last-minute chance to tie the game was missed by Aster Saklar.
- Hapoel goalkeeper Assaf Tzur's errant kick led to the near-equalizer opportunity.
Hapoel Tel Aviv narrowly avoided a historic collapse in the Toto Cup on October 29, 2026, after leading 3-0 against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The match took a dramatic turn when Maccabi Tel Aviv managed to pull the score back to 3-2.
Immediately after scoring, Maccabi's Aster Saklar had a golden opportunity to equalize. The chance arose from a poor clearance by Hapoel Tel Aviv goalkeeper Assaf Tzur, whose kick struck Saklar, leaving him just centimeters from a stunning comeback.
The near-equalizer was a moment of intense drama, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the cup competition. Social media commentary suggested Saklar should have been substituted by Maccabi for missing such a crucial chance, and Tzur's error drew comparisons to potential repercussions at other clubs.
