Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Dominates Maccabi Haifa in First Half of Toto Cup Match

In a Toto Cup match on July 28, 2026, Hapoel Kiryat Shmona delivered a commanding performance against Maccabi Haifa, leading 3-0 at halftime. Despite Maccabi Haifa controlling possession with 59% of the ball, their dominance was ineffective as Kiryat Shmona posed a far greater offensive threat. During the first 45 minutes, Kiryat Shmona took eight shots, six on target, while Maccabi Haifa managed only two shots with one on goal. The scoreline could have been even more lopsided given Kiryat Shmona's superiority in creating chances. Maccabi Haifa had hoped to recover from a recent derby loss in the Toto Cup but instead faced a difficult first half against a highly dangerous Kiryat Shmona side.