Hapoel Petah Tikva Beats Sakhnin 1-0, Maccabi Petah Tikva Loses 3-0 to Tiberias in Toto Cup Matches
On August 15, 2026, the Toto Cup ranking matches took place as the final phase before the Israeli Premier League season begins in a week. Hapoel Petah Tikva secured a 1-0 victory over Sakhnin, celebrating a positive result under coach Ziv Arie. Meanwhile, Maccabi Petah Tikva suffered a 3-0 defeat against Tiberias, with coach Avouxis still seeking his first win with the team. These matches served as the last competitive fixtures before the league kickoff, except for the 5th-6th place game between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Hapoel Haifa. The Toto Cup games provided teams with valuable preparation and final adjustments ahead of the new season.
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