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Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins Toto Cup, Completing Remarkable Club Resurgence
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Hapoel Tel Aviv captured its first top-flight trophy in over a decade, winning the Toto Cup 3-2 against Maccabi Tel Aviv on October 29, 2026. Goals from Roie Alkukin, Omri Altman, and Daniel Dappa secured the win, despite a late comeback attempt by Maccabi. This victory highlights Hapoel's remarkable resurgence after years in the second division, with coach Elyaniv Barda and veteran Omri Altman being key figures in the team's revival.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv won the Toto Cup, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in the final.
- This is Hapoel Tel Aviv's first top-flight trophy since the 2011/12 Israel State Cup.
- Hapoel led 3-0 before Maccabi's Dor Peretz scored twice, making for a nervy finish.
- The win is a major milestone in Hapoel's resurgence after years in the second division.
- Coach Elyaniv Barda and veteran Omri Altman are credited as key figures in the team's revival.
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