Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins Toto Cup in Dramatic Derby Victory
Translated & summarized from N12 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 held a 3-0 lead before a late brace from Dor Peretz brought Maccabi back into the game. The win is Hapoel's fourth in a row across all competitions, while Maccabi struggled offensively.
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- 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.
- The match was played at Bloomfield Stadium and saw Hapoel secure their fourth consecutive win.
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 second time in the club's history that they have lifted the Toto Cup.
Hapoel established a commanding 3-0 lead by the 78th minute, with goals from Alkokin, Altman, and Dafa. However, a rapid brace from Dor Peretz in the final minutes of the match ignited a dramatic comeback attempt by Maccabi, creating significant tension until the final whistle.
Throughout most of the match, Hapoel displayed disciplined defense and effective tactical execution under coach Eliniv Barda, with strong performances from goalkeeper Assaf Tzur and the team's wing defenders. 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, with notable defensive lapses.
This victory extends Hapoel's strong start to the season, marking their fourth consecutive win across all competitions and providing a significant morale boost. Maccabi Tel Aviv, despite the late surge from Dor Peretz, ultimately fell short, with a long-range effort from Aster Sokler nearly leveling the score in added time.
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