Hapoel Jerusalem Focuses on Strong League Start After Toto Cup Win Over Maccabi Haifa

First reported by Mako · 12 hours ago

What happened

Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Haifa 1-0 in the Toto Cup but emphasized focusing on a strong league start. Israel Dafa scored the winner, and the team looks forward to facing Maccabi Tel Aviv in the league opener amid high ticket demand. Injuries persist, and the club continues to seek a striker to complete their squad.

• 01Hapoel Jerusalem won 1-0 against Maccabi Haifa in the Toto Cup, finishing ninth.
• 02Israel Dafa scored the winning goal; defense and new signings performed well.
• 03The team prioritizes a strong start in the league, awaiting match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
• 04New captain Omer Agbadish was in the squad but did not play; Sharani Zoubeiro played 30 minutes.
• 05Injured players Abdulsalam Sani and Hilai Melman remain sidelined with recovery ongoing.
• 06Hapoel Jerusalem is still searching for a striker to complete their roster before the league begins.

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