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Hapoel Haifa Edges Maccabi Haifa 3-2 in Season-Opening Toto Cup Derby

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First reported by N12 · Jul 24, 2026

What happened

Hapoel Haifa won 3-2 against Maccabi Haifa in the Toto Cup derby at Sammy Ofer Stadium on July 25, 2026. Hapoel led 3-0 before Maccabi scored two late goals but failed to complete the comeback. The match marked the start of the 2026/27 season with Hapoel securing a significant derby victory.

01Hapoel Haifa defeated Maccabi Haifa 3-2 in the Toto Cup derby on July 25, 2026.
02Hapoel took a 3-0 lead by the 58th minute with goals from Yaad Gonen and Alon Turgeman.
03Maccabi Haifa scored two late goals but could not complete the comeback.
04Omri Glazer returned as Maccabi's captain and made key saves despite conceding three goals.
05The match featured intense moments, including objects thrown from the stands hitting a Hapoel player.
06Barak Bachar made halftime substitutions, but Maccabi struggled to regain control.

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