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Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances to Toto Cup Semifinals After Penalty Shootout Win Over Beitar Jerusalem

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By דסק החדשות C14

First reported by N12 · Jul 18, 2026

What happened

Hapoel Tel Aviv advanced to the Toto Cup semifinals after a 3-1 penalty shootout win against Beitar Jerusalem following a 2-2 draw. Asaf Tzur's goalkeeping heroics were crucial, while both coaches reflected on the match's intensity and future squad needs.

01Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Beitar Jerusalem 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Toto Cup quarterfinals.
02Goalkeeper Asaf Tzur saved three penalties, earning widespread acclaim and fan comparisons to European greats.
03Shon Weissman scored on his debut for Beitar, but Daniel Dappa equalized late for Hapoel.
04Hapoel coach Breda praised his team's character and noted the need for squad reinforcements.
05Beitar coach Cohen lamented a costly lapse in concentration and plans to consider foreign player additions.
06Weissman expressed excitement and hunger to lead Beitar to success this season.

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