Ziv Aryeh Leads Maccabi Netanya to First Win Over Hapoel Ramat Gan in Toto Cup

On August 9, 2026, Maccabi Netanya secured their first victory of the 2026/27 season by defeating Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1 in a Toto Cup match. The win denied Hapoel Ramat Gan, who had been undefeated until this game, a spot in the semi-finals against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Maccabi Netanya's coach Ziv Aryeh expressed mixed feelings, acknowledging the team's early-season struggles on both offense and defense but remained optimistic about future signings, mentioning plans to add a foreign player and more Israeli players ahead of their next match against Hapoel Kfar Saba.

Hapoel Ramat Gan coach Masai Dego admitted his team was not good enough and that Maccabi Petah Tikva deserved to win. He emphasized the importance of reaching the semi-finals for the club and financial reasons but vowed to strengthen the squad despite this first loss. Player Tamir Glazer reflected on the team's difficulties adapting to the opponent's tactics and highlighted the club's goal of staying in the top division after 13 years outside it.

Samuel Owusu, who scored the opening goal for Maccabi Netanya, celebrated his first goal in the Premier League and expressed confidence in the new coach and team, aiming to be one of the league's top players and help the team reach the playoffs. The match marked a significant step for Maccabi Netanya as they seek to build momentum in the Toto Cup and the upcoming league season.