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Kiryat Shmona Coach Shay Barda Praises Team Character After Toto Cup Win

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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago

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Kiryat Shmona secured a 1-0 Toto Cup win over Tiberias on August 1, 2026, with coach Shay Barda praising the team's character. New signing Rofat Abdulzada scored the winner and expressed optimism about his future in Israel. Tiberias' assistant coach Moti Krispin and player Ido Sharon acknowledged squad challenges and remain hopeful for improvement.

01Kiryat Shmona won 1-0 against Tiberias in the Toto Cup second round on August 1, 2026.
02Coach Shay Barda highlighted the team's character despite a subpar performance and many lineup changes.
03New signing Rofat Abdulzada scored the winning goal and praised Israel and the club.
04Tiberias assistant coach Moti Krispin cited fatigue and lack of reinforcements as key issues.
05Tiberias player Ido Sharon emphasized the importance of suspended players and staying focused on goals.

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