Maccabi Tel Aviv Overcomes Early Struggles to Beat CSKA Sofia 2-0
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a 2-0 victory over CSKA Sofia on August 6, 2026, after a challenging first half. The Bulgarian team took the lead early, with Max Abong scoring in the ninth minute following a defensive lapse by Maccabi. The Israeli side struggled initially, partly due to the absence of Roy Revivo and Tyrese Asante starting on the bench amid transfer speculation from Italy. Despite early chances by Dor Peretz, Maccabi's defense was repeatedly breached in the first half. However, the team rallied in the second half, with goals from Abong and Godoy turning the match around. The win came after impressive performances against Sheriff Tiraspol, raising hopes for Maccabi's European campaign. The match was broadcast live by Sport 5, with the decisive moments unfolding in the final 10 minutes.
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