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Hapoel Tel Aviv Climbs to Top of League After Dramatic Win
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 1-0 on Sunday evening to claim first place in the Israeli Premier League. The decisive goal was scored in the 91st minute of the match, which was played at Turner Stadium.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 1-0 on Sunday at Turner Stadium to take first place in the Israeli Premier League.
- 02Roey Elkokayn scored the winning goal in the 91st minute of the match following an assist from Daniel Dapa.
- 03The victory is Hapoel Tel Aviv's sixth consecutive league win, a streak the club has not achieved in over ten years.
- 04Hapoel Tel Aviv leads the league standings with 25 points, one point ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv and three ahead of Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- 05Hapoel Tel Aviv has conceded only six goals this season, giving them the best defensive record in the league.
- 06The league will now pause for a three-week break due to international matches and stadium maintenance work.
- 07Hapoel Tel Aviv player Daniel Dapa is scheduled to enlist in the IDF during the upcoming league hiatus.
The winning play began with a defensive effort by Mayembo, followed by a pass from El Yam Kancpolsky to Daniel Dapa, who set up Roey Elkokayn to score. According to Walla, Amit Lakin was also involved in the buildup. The goal was Elkokayn's first for the senior team. Earlier in the match, Zahi Ahmed missed a close-range opportunity for Be'er Sheva, and Lakin missed a significant chance for Tel Aviv.
The victory marks Hapoel Tel Aviv's sixth consecutive league win, a streak the club has not achieved in over a decade. Following the tenth round of matches, Hapoel Tel Aviv leads the league with 25 points, followed by Maccabi Tel Aviv with 24 points, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva in third place with 22 points. Hapoel Tel Aviv also holds the league's best defensive record, having conceded only six goals this season.
Following this round, the league will enter a three-week hiatus for national team fixtures and stadium maintenance. During the break, Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Aliniv Brada plans to integrate returning players, while Daniel Dapa is scheduled to enlist in the IDF.
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