Toto Cup Thriller: Hapoel Tel Aviv Nearly Loses 3-0 Lead
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv's 3-0 lead in a Toto Cup match against Maccabi Tel Aviv was almost erased due to a goalkeeping error. Maccabi had fought back to 3-2, and a last-second chance to equalize was missed by Aster Saklar after a bad kick from Hapoel's goalkeeper Assaf Tzur.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's 3-0 lead in a Toto Cup match was nearly lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv came back from a 3-0 deficit to trail 3-2.
- Hapoel goalkeeper Assaf Tzur's errant kick nearly hit Maccabi's Aster Saklar, preventing a 3-3 tie.
- Aster Saklar missed a crucial late chance to equalize for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
In a dramatic Toto Cup match, Hapoel Tel Aviv narrowly avoided a massive comeback by Maccabi Tel Aviv. Hapoel Tel Aviv had established a commanding 3-0 lead, but a critical error by their goalkeeper, Assaf Tzur, almost allowed Maccabi to equalize.
Maccabi Tel Aviv had already clawed their way back from a 3-0 deficit to make it 3-2 in a wild game. Immediately after scoring, Maccabi's Aster Saklar had a golden opportunity to tie the game. Tzur's errant kick struck Saklar, leaving the score inches away from a stunning 3-3 draw.
The incident sparked discussion online, with one user suggesting Saklar should be removed from the game for the missed chance, and another commenting on Tzur's mistake, comparing it to what might happen if he made such an error at Maccabi Haifa. The overall sentiment highlighted the incredible missed opportunity for Maccabi to complete the comeback.
