Maccabi Tel Aviv Defeats Hapoel Be'er Sheva 3-1 to Win Israeli Super Cup

Maccabi Tel Aviv secured the first title of the 2026/27 Israeli football season by defeating reigning champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva 3-1 in the Super Cup match held at Turner Stadium on Thursday evening. The match featured the cup holders, Maccabi Tel Aviv, showcasing a strong performance under coach Kenny Miller to claim the championship.

Despite playing away, Hapoel Be'er Sheva took an early lead in the 10th minute with a goal from Said Abu-Farhi. However, Maccabi quickly responded four minutes later with an equalizer by their standout player Kings Kangwa. The second half saw Maccabi regain the lead in the 58th minute through a precise shot by captain Dor Peretz, making it 2-1.

The game intensified when Maccabi's Roy Revivo received a second yellow card and was sent off, leaving his team with ten players for the final 30 minutes. Nevertheless, Maccabi Tel Aviv demonstrated resilience and sealed their victory with a second goal from Abu-Farhi, finalizing the score at 3-1. Following the loss, Hapoel Be'er Sheva will now focus on their upcoming European campaign starting next week.