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

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona secured a commanding 3-0 win over Maccabi Haifa in a Toto Cup match on Tuesday, marking one of their most impressive performances in recent seasons. The goals were scored by Niv Gabay, Amadou Sané, and Ariel Shirtzki, all contributing to a dominant first half where Kiryat Shmona controlled the game entirely.

Coach Shai Bereda expressed pride in his team's performance, highlighting that all three goals resulted from practiced plays. He cautioned against complacency despite the strong result, noting that the team eased off towards the end. Bereda also addressed the ongoing challenge of hosting home games away from their northern base, lamenting the impact on the local community and hoping stadium improvements will allow fans to return.

Bereda praised captain Ariel Shirtzki for his leadership and singled out Niv Gabay, who scored against his former club, as a key player fitting the team's style. Gabay's acquisition involved extensive negotiations, and the coach aims to further develop his abilities. Despite the match being part of the Toto Cup, Bereda and the team celebrated the significant achievement and look forward to building on this momentum.