Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins Toto Cup After Dramatic Derby Victory
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in a dramatic derby to win the Toto Cup, their first major title in 14 years. Hapoel led 3-0 before Dor Peretz scored twice late for Maccabi. The win extends Hapoel's strong season and marks their second Toto Cup title.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv won the Toto Cup by defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in a dramatic derby.
- The victory marks Hapoel's first major league title in approximately 14 years.
- Hapoel held a 3-0 lead before Maccabi's Dor Peretz scored two late goals.
- Goalkeeper Assaf Tzur was instrumental in Hapoel's defensive effort.
- The win is Hapoel's fourth consecutive victory across all competitions.
Hapoel Tel Aviv has won the Toto Cup, securing their first major league title in approximately 14 years after a thrilling 3-2 derby victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium. The win marks the club's second Toto Cup title in its history.
Hapoel established a commanding 3-0 lead by the 78th minute with goals from Alcocin, Altman, and Dafa. However, Maccabi mounted a late comeback, with Dor Peretz scoring two quick goals in the 89th and 90th minutes, creating significant tension in the closing moments of the match.
Throughout most of the game, Hapoel displayed a disciplined defensive performance under coach Eliyiv Brada, with goalkeeper Assaf Tzur making crucial saves. In contrast, Maccabi appeared lethargic and struggled to create scoring opportunities, resorting to an aggressive and slow-paced game that resulted in five yellow cards. Coach Kenny Miller's game plan seemed to falter, and the defense showed a notable lack of concentration.
This victory extends Hapoel's strong start to the season, marking their fourth consecutive win across all competitions and providing a significant boost in confidence. Maccabi, despite the late surge, will be disappointed with the outcome, especially after a shot from midfield by Aster Sokler nearly leveled the score.
Despite the late scare, Hapoel celebrated their hard-earned title, ending a long drought and reaffirming their return to top-tier competition.
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