Hapoel Haifa Beats Ironi Tiberias 3-1 in Toto Cup Match

Hapoel Haifa continued their strong form with a 3-1 victory over Ironi Tiberias at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Tuesday in the second round of the Toto Cup. Alon Turgeman scored twice and Vehiv Habiballah added a goal, leading coach Haim Silvas to his second consecutive win. Turgeman opened the scoring early with an assist from Sali Fahima, and despite a brief equalizer by Kais Ganem for Tiberias, Turgeman restored the lead within three minutes.

Hapoel Haifa maintained dominance but slowed down in the second half, allowing Tiberias several good chances. However, a lethal counterattack finished by Habiballah sealed the final score. The victory followed Hapoel Haifa’s impressive recent win over Maccabi Haifa, showcasing promising young players alongside skilled foreign signings, suggesting optimism for the upcoming season.

Ironi Tiberias, coming off a dramatic comeback win against Bnei Sakhnin, showed moments of good football but suffered from defensive lapses that cost them two goals. The match highlighted Tiberias’ defensive vulnerabilities amid ongoing turmoil in Israeli football related to player suspensions. Although the Toto Cup is a secondary competition, Hapoel Haifa’s performance signals positive momentum under Silvas.