Maccabi Haifa Wins 2-1 Over Hapoel Ramat Gan in Season Opener Thanks to Broninho
Maccabi Haifa secured a 2-1 victory against Hapoel Ramat Gan in the opening round of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League at Sammy Ofer Stadium. The win was largely due to the outstanding performance of new Brazilian signing Broninho, who scored two crucial goals in the 22nd and 46th minutes. Hapoel Ramat Gan's Plakuschenko reduced the deficit with a goal in the 61st minute.
Novakovic made his debut for Maccabi Haifa and earned a controversial penalty, which Azoulai failed to convert. This match marked the return of the Odroni team to the league after a 13-year absence. Despite some disappointing performances in the Toto Cup, the victory and Broninho's display gave coach Barak Bachar and the fans a positive start to the season.
The game was intense and hard-fought, but Broninho's brilliance was the defining factor, nearly scoring a hat-trick before the final whistle. The three points gained in this match set a hopeful tone for Maccabi Haifa's campaign ahead.
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