Maccabi Haifa Wins 2-1 Over Hapoel Ramat Gan in Season Opener Thanks to Brunninho
Maccabi Haifa secured a hard-fought 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 credited to new Brazilian signing Brunninho, 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 and earned a controversial penalty, which Azoulai missed. This match marked the return of the Odroni team to the league after 13 years, with former player Massai Dago facing his old club. The victory provided a positive start for coach Barak Bachar and the fans, overshadowing previous disappointing performances in the Toto Cup.
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