Maccabi Petah Tikva Edges Maccabi Netanya 2-1 in Toto Cup Clash

Maccabi Petah Tikva secured a 2-1 victory over Maccabi Netanya in a Toto Cup match held on July 29, 2026, at the Shlomo Biton Stadium. The game started slowly but gained pace, with Petah Tikva taking the lead through a skillful goal by Bassem Zaroura, who curled a shot into the far corner after a turnover near the penalty area. Netanya responded with increased confidence, highlighted by Aviv Salem’s creative playmaking. Salem assisted Jose Cortes, who headed a powerful equalizer past goalkeeper Samuel Silva, who had performed well until then.

In the second half, Maccabi Petah Tikva coach Roni Levi made tactical substitutions that paid off immediately. Maor Levi, returning to form after a strong previous season, provided a precise assist to Mateus Dabo, who scored with a deft chip over Dor Chavron in the 52nd minute. Following this, a series of substitutions slowed the game’s tempo, with both teams playing cautiously. Netanya, coached by Ziv Arie, pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes but lacked the accuracy needed to break through. The victory was celebrated by hundreds of Petah Tikva supporters at the stadium.