Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Prepares Strong Lineup for Toto Cup Semi Against Hapoel Tel Aviv

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona is set to host Hapoel Tel Aviv at HaMoshava Stadium on Sunday evening in the Toto Cup semi-final. Despite the Toto Cup's lower profile, Kiryat Shmona, led by coach Shai Bereda, is determined to secure a spot in the final and continue competing for the title. Hapoel Tel Aviv is expected to field a secondary lineup ahead of their crucial Europa Conference League qualifier against Atalanta later in the week.

Coach Bereda plans to start with his strongest available squad except for defender Alexander Sola, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Brazilian player Tales Costa may make his debut alongside defenders Ofir Benvenisti and captain Ariel Sherzcki. In attack, Amadou Sagna, rested in the previous match, will return to the starting eleven.

Hapoel Tel Aviv fans quickly purchased thousands of tickets allocated to them, while Kiryat Shmona will also enjoy strong support from local fans and a subsidized bus service organized in cooperation with the municipality for supporters traveling from northern Israel. The match is a key step for Kiryat Shmona on their path to the Toto Cup final.