Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins Toto Cup in Derby Thriller, First Trophy Since 2012
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in the Toto Cup final on Thursday, winning their first trophy since 2012. The victory came in a dramatic derby match where Hapoel established a 3-0 lead before Maccabi mounted a late comeback. Daniel Dapa was instrumental, scoring twice, including a penalty, while Dor Peretz scored two late goals for Maccabi.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv won the Toto Cup, their first trophy since 2012, by beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2.
- Daniel Dapa scored twice for Hapoel Tel Aviv, including a crucial penalty kick.
- Dor Peretz scored two late goals for Maccabi Tel Aviv, narrowing the deficit.
- The match was briefly delayed by pyrotechnics from the stands.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv secured their first derby win in a final since 1983.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured their first trophy since 2012 by defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in a dramatic Toto Cup final on Thursday. The victory marks a significant achievement for the club, ending a long drought for silverware. Hapoel's players celebrated their first derby win in a final since 1983, adding to the sweetness of the triumph.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, who entered the match as league leaders and record nine-time Toto Cup winners, struggled to create clear chances against Hapoel's determined defense. Hapoel, coached by Eliyinev Barda, appeared sharper and more focused, avenging a 4-1 league defeat earlier in the season.
The match at Bloomfield Stadium was briefly halted shortly after kickoff due to extensive pyrotechnics from the stands, causing thick smoke. Hapoel took the lead in the 18th minute through Roy Elkoquin, assisted by Douglas Owusu. Daniel Dapa extended Hapoel's lead from the penalty spot in the 78th minute after being fouled by Raz Shlomo, and then scored their third goal in the 83rd minute.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, managed by Keni Miller, mounted a late comeback with two goals from Dor Peretz in the 89th and 91st minutes. In a frantic finish, Maccabi's Aster Socoler nearly equalized with a deflected shot that narrowly missed the post, but Hapoel held on for the win.
Key moments included Elkoquin's opening goal, which sparked a brief confrontation between players, and Dapa's decisive penalty and subsequent goal. Despite Maccabi's late surge, Hapoel's early lead and strong performance secured their historic victory.
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