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