Adrian Ugarriza Scores as Ironi Kiryat Shmona Beats Bnei Sakhnin 1-0 in Toto Cup

Ironi Kiryat Shmona secured a 1-0 victory over Bnei Sakhnin on August 4, 2026, in a Toto Cup match held in Kiryat Shmona. The winning goal came from Peruvian striker Adrian Ugarriza, who converted a penalty in the 50th minute. Ugarriza, last season’s second top scorer in the Israeli Premier League, returned to the starting lineup amid ongoing transfer speculation about his future with the club.

Bnei Sakhnin, coached by Yossi Abuksis, suffered their third consecutive loss despite recent reinforcements to their squad, including the return of Jovier Bushnak and the addition of Loui Khalaf. The team also faced a setback when player Basil Khoury was sent off with a second yellow card in the 37th minute. Abuksis remains in Doha but emphasized the need for results despite feeling appreciated.

With this win, Ironi Kiryat Shmona maintains a perfect record in the Toto Cup and needs only a draw against Hapoel Haifa to advance to the tournament’s semifinals. Meanwhile, Bnei Sakhnin will host Maccabi Haifa in their next match, aiming to reverse their fortunes. The Toto Cup continues to serve as a key competition for both teams as they prepare for the league season.