Kiryat Shmona's Abdulazadeh Scores First Israeli Goal to Beat Tiberias 1-0 in Toto Cup

In a Toto Cup match on August 1, 2026, Kiryat Shmona secured a 1-0 victory over Tiberias thanks to a decisive goal by Rofat Abdulazadeh. The game, played on a Saturday evening, marked Abdulazadeh's first goal in Israel, highlighting his potential as a key attacking player for Kiryat Shmona. The match began cautiously, with both teams struggling to create clear scoring chances. Early notable moments included a missed one-on-one opportunity by Niv Gabay for Kiryat Shmona and a strong header by Itamar Shabiro for Tiberias that was saved by goalkeeper Daniel Tenenbaum.

The breakthrough came in the 61st minute when Abdulazadeh finished a well-executed play involving Ariel Shartzki. Abdulazadeh controlled the ball expertly and fired a sharp shot into the corner of the net, securing the win. Despite Tiberias' efforts to equalize, including promising chances by Chris Koaku and Itamar Shabiro, they failed to convert, suffering their second consecutive loss. With this result, Tiberias remains with 3 points and loses the chance to advance to the semifinals, while Kiryat Shmona tops their group with 6 points and will compete with Hapoel Haifa for first place and progression to the next stage.