MS Ashdod and Bnei Yehuda Secure Wins in Toto Cup National League Matches

The second round of the Toto Cup for the National League concluded on Monday with eight matches played. MS Ashdod secured their second consecutive victory by defeating Maccabi Jaffa 2-0. This win marks a strong start for Ashdod as they prepare for their return to the National League after 11 years. Osama Halailia opened the scoring with a precise penalty, and 18-year-old substitute Maor Kuba doubled the lead for the southern team.

Bnei Yehuda also claimed a narrow 1-0 win over MS Kafr Qasim. Under coach Eli Levy, Bnei Yehuda continued their positive momentum from the previous season by handing the first loss of the year to the team from the sector. Stav Nahmani, who scored twice in the previous round against Ironi Modi'in, netted the decisive goal to secure three points for the neighborhood club.

Other results from the round included draws between Hapoel Kfar Shalem and Ironi Modi'in (1-1), and Maccabi Ahi Nazareth and Hapoel Akko (1-1). Bnei Reineh defeated MS Kiryat Yam 3-1, Hapoel Ra'anana beat Hapoel Afula 3-1, Maccabi Herzliya lost to Hapoel Kfar Saba 3-5, and Hapoel Rishon LeZion fell 1-3 to Maccabi Kiryat Gat.