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Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Dominates Maccabi Haifa 3-0 in Toto Cup Opener

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First reported by Walla · Jul 28, 2026

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Hapoel Kiryat Shmona started the 2026/27 Toto Cup with a dominant 3-0 win over Maccabi Haifa, showcasing strong performances from new foreign players. Despite the victory, the team remains cautious, emphasizing the importance of upcoming matches and expressing frustration over their continued displacement from their home stadium.

01Hapoel Kiryat Shmona beat Maccabi Haifa 3-0 in the 2026/27 Toto Cup opener.
02Club officials said even a 5-0 or 6-0 score would have reflected the match's dominance.
03New foreign players Alexander Sola, Amadou Sania, and Rufat Abdullazade impressed in the win.
04Adrian Ugarriza missed the game due to a knee injury but is expected to return soon.
05Captain Ariel Shretzki criticized the ongoing displacement from the home stadium.
06The club stresses the importance of the next match against Ironi Tiberias for season success.

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