Maccabi Haifa Falls 1-0 to Hapoel Jerusalem in Toto Cup Match
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Haifa lost 1-0 to Hapoel Jerusalem in the Toto Cup at Sammy Ofer Stadium, with Israel Dappa scoring the decisive goal. The defeat highlighted Haifa's unpreparedness ahead of the league start, and Manuel Benson was injured late in the match.
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- Maccabi Haifa lost 1-0 to Hapoel Jerusalem in the Toto Cup on August 17, 2026.
- Israel Dappa scored the winning goal in the 60th minute at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
- The match decided 9th place, with Haifa finishing 10th in the tournament.
- Approximately 5,000 fans attended the game.
- Manuel Benson was injured late after coming off the bench.
- The loss exposed Maccabi Haifa's lack of readiness less than a week before the league opener.
Maccabi Haifa, coached by Barak Bachar, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Hapoel Jerusalem in a Toto Cup match held at Sammy Ofer Stadium on August 17, 2026. The game, which determined the 9th place in the tournament, saw Israel Dappa score the winning goal in the 60th minute. The match was attended by approximately 5,000 fans. Maccabi Haifa appeared unprepared for the upcoming league season, showing a lackluster performance less than a week before their league opener. Additionally, Manuel Benson, who came off the bench, sustained an injury near the end of the game. With this loss, Maccabi Haifa finished 10th in the Toto Cup standings.
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