Israeli Premier League Kicks Off with Three Decisive Wins
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The 2026/2027 Israeli Premier League season opened with three matches resulting in wins for Maccabi Petah Tikva, Ironi Tiberias, and Maccabi Haifa. Samuel Owusu scored the season's first goal. Upcoming matches include Hapoel Jerusalem vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv, while the Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Be’er Sheva game was postponed.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Samuel Owusu scored the first goal of the 2026/2027 Israeli Premier League season for Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- Maccabi Petah Tikva, Ironi Tiberias, and Maccabi Haifa won their opening matches.
- Maccabi Haifa’s Eitan Azulai missed a penalty in the 89th minute against Hapoel Ramat Gan.
- Hapoel Jerusalem will host Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday in Rehovot.
- The Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Be’er Sheva match was postponed for Be’er Sheva’s Champions League preparation.
The 2026/2027 Israeli Premier League season began on Sunday evening with three matches that all ended with clear winners. Samuel Owusu scored the first goal of the season, giving Maccabi Petah Tikva a 1-0 lead against Hapoel Kfar Saba. Maccabi Petah Tikva went on to win 2-1, temporarily placing them at the top of the league table.
In another match, Ironi Tiberias secured a 1-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva thanks to a goal by Itamar Shabiro. Meanwhile, Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1 with two goals from Bruninho, despite a late goal from Ramat Gan’s Plakuschenko. Notably, Maccabi Haifa’s Eitan Azulai missed a penalty in the 89th minute.
Upcoming fixtures include Hapoel Jerusalem hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv in Rehovot on Monday, following Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent loss in Lugano. Maccabi Netanya will host Bnei Sakhnin on Monday as well. The match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be’er Sheva has been postponed to allow Be’er Sheva to prepare for their Champions League playoff second leg.
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