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Maccabi Haifa Praises Bruninho as Key Player Amid Defensive Concerns After Toto Cup Win
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First reported by N12 · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Haifa won 4-2 against Ironi Tiberias in the Toto Cup, with Brazilian midfielder Bruninho praised for his leadership and offensive impact. Despite the win, the club remains worried about defensive weaknesses and hopes returning players will strengthen the backline.
- 01Maccabi Haifa won 4-2 over Ironi Tiberias in their first 2026/27 season victory.
- 02Bruninho scored and assisted, praised as a leader and key offensive player.
- 03Yarin Levi showed growing confidence, while captain Kanji Hora underperformed.
- 04Defensive concerns persist despite improvement from Nigel Lonwijk.
- 05Return of defender Tsunami and others expected to bolster defense soon.
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