Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins Toto Cup Final After 14-Year Drought

Hapoel took control early and, according to Walla and Ynet, Daniel Daya was central to the win by scoring and creating chances. Walla said Roy Elkoqin opened the scoring in the 18th minute, and Ynet said Daya was involved in all three Hapoel goals.

Maccabi responded through Dor Peretz, who scored twice in a late push that cut the gap to 3-2. Ynet said a mistake by Hapoel goalkeeper Assaf Tzur nearly allowed Maccabi to force a penalty shootout, while Walla said a last-minute chance by Aster Sukler went narrowly wide.

The victory was Hapoel Tel Aviv’s first major trophy in 14 years and its second Toto Cup title, after its previous win in 2002. Ynet said it was also Hapoel’s first cup final win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in 43 years, and that the club will try to carry the momentum into its next league match.