Hapoel Tel Aviv continued their excellent form with a solid 2-0 home win against Maccabi Netanya in the Israel Premier League on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Building on their derby success, Hapoel produced a professional performance to see off a dangerous Netanya side and climb the table. The hosts took control of the match early, scoring a superb team goal midway through the first half to settle any nerves. They doubled their advantage from the penalty spot just after the hour mark, after Netanya's defender was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area. Netanya, so explosive in their previous match, struggled to break down a disciplined Hapoel defense and rarely tested the home goalkeeper. This victory marks Hapoel Tel Aviv as a team in form, potentially challenging for a European spot, while it halts Netanya's momentum after their big win the week before. The Hapoel manager spoke of growing confidence, and the Netanya coach admitted his team lacked its usual sharpness.