Hapoel Haifa edged past Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin FC with a narrow 1-0 victory in the Israel Ligat Al Toto Cup on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025. The pre-season cup match, kicking off at 01:00, was a tight encounter decided by a single goal, likely coming in the second half. Haifa managed to break down a stubborn Sakhnin defense to secure their passage to the next stage of the competition. The match process was characterized by cautious play, with both teams mindful of making mistakes, but Haifa found the crucial moment of quality. This result keeps Hapoel Haifa's pre-season trophy hopes alive and provides a morale-boosting win. For Bnei Sakhnin, it's a narrow defeat that eliminates them from the cup but offers competitive minutes ahead of the Liga Leumit season. The Haifa manager will focus on the positive result, while acknowledging the need for more offensive fluidity.