Maccabi Tel Aviv Takes Early Lead Against Maccabi Netanya in Toto Cup Semifinal
Following their drop from the Europa League to the Conference League, Maccabi Tel Aviv visited Maccabi Netanya on Sunday for the Toto Cup semifinal. Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Kenny Miller, missing key players including Roy Revivo and Christian Blitz, made several changes to his starting lineup, introducing Itay Ben Hamo, Tyrese Asante, and Said Abu Farhi among others. Meanwhile, Maccabi Netanya, coached by Roni Levy and aiming to advance further in the competition, were without injured Alon Azougi, Gregory Morozov, and the ill Willan Siprian. Young Yarin Abuhatzira was preferred over Alex Tafa in the attack alongside Oz Bilu and Mateus Dabo, with Dolev Haziza starting on the bench.
The match began with a yellow card to Sissoko for a foul on Za'arura. In the 17th minute, Abu Farhi assisted Dudu Varela, who skillfully scored to put Maccabi Tel Aviv ahead 1-0. The game took place at the Netanya Stadium Miriam, with referee Aviad Shiloach officiating. Both teams lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with notable players including S. Silva, G. Morozov, and B. Feldman for Netanya, and A. Malika, T. Asante, and H. Varela for Tel Aviv.
The Toto Cup final is scheduled for December, with both teams seeking to secure the title after progressing through the semifinals.
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