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Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Overcomes Hapoel Haifa to Reach Toto Cup Semifinals

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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago

What happened

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona came from behind to beat Hapoel Haifa 3-1 on August 8, 2026, reaching the Toto Cup semifinals. Coach Shai Berda praised the team's mental toughness, while captain Ariel Shretzki expressed pride and commitment to the club. Hapoel Haifa's coach and players acknowledged the defeat and highlighted areas for improvement.

01Hapoel Kiryat Shmona overturned a 0-1 deficit to win 3-1 against Hapoel Haifa in Toto Cup quarterfinals.
02Goals by Ogrisa, Shretzki, and Sabach secured Kiryat Shmona's semifinal spot against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
03Coach Shai Berda credited the team's strong mentality and fighting spirit for the comeback.
04Captain Ariel Shretzki acknowledged foreign interest but affirmed his loyalty to Kiryat Shmona.
05Hapoel Haifa's coach Haim Silvas cited mental lapses after conceding a penalty and called for improvements.
06Player Liran Rotman questioned the penalty call but accepted it and stressed readiness for the league.

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