Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Dominates Maccabi Haifa 3-0 in Toto Cup Match

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa in a Toto Cup match on Tuesday, marking one of their most impressive wins in recent seasons. The goals were scored by Niv Gabay, Amadou Sané, and Ariel Shertzki, all contributing to a dominant first-half performance.

Coach Shai Bereda praised his team's effort, stating, "In the first half, there was only one team on the field. We scored three goals, all from plays we've been working on. I'm very satisfied with the commitment." However, he cautioned against complacency despite the strong result, noting that the team eased off towards the end of the game.

Bereda also addressed the ongoing challenge of playing home games away from their northern base, as the team continues its fourth consecutive season hosting matches in Netanya. He expressed disappointment that fans from the north could not attend this significant win in person but acknowledged efforts to improve their home stadium.

Highlighting individual performances, Bereda singled out captain Ariel Shertzki for his leadership and praised Niv Gabay, who scored against his former club, as a key player fitting the team's style. Bereda emphasized his goal to further develop Gabay's abilities moving forward.