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 highly motivated to secure a spot in the final and continue competing for the trophy. In contrast, 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 field his strongest available team, with the exception of Alexander Sola, who is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards. Tal Costa may make his starting debut alongside Ofir Benvenisti and captain Ariel Sherzki. Amadou Sanya, who was rested and came off the bench in the previous match, is expected to 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 those traveling from northern Israel via subsidized transportation arranged by the club and municipality. The match is a key step for Kiryat Shmona in their pursuit of the Toto Cup title.