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L. Rotman

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S. Sabah

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S.Edri

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I.Zafrani

C. Keita

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itzik shoolmaister

A. Ugarriza

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D. Malul

Noam Cohen

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S. Elias

yaad gonen

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S.Edri

Ariel·Shirdzki

74′

N. Gabay

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S. B. David

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Ariel·Shirdzki

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I. Pahima

n.sabag

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J. Braaf

saar elkayam

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A. Ugarriza

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C. Keita

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T. Costa

60′

Noam Cohen

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R. Abdullazada

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N.Ljubisavljević

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T. Costa

jwan halabi al

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Ofir·Benbenishti

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Alexandre Mussolo Sola

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n.sabag

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L. Rotman

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A. Ugarriza

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Hapoel Haifa 1 - 3 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona: Kiryat Shmona Dominate in Toto Cup Clash Hapoel Kiryat Shmona produced a statement away performance at Hapoel Haifa's ground on August 9, 2026, cruising to a commanding 3-1 victory in the Ligat Al Toto Cup. The visitors were clinical in front of goal and defensively resolute, handing the home side an early-season reality check in the Israeli cup competition. Match Overview From the opening whistle, Kiryat Shmona looked the sharper side. Their pressing game forced Haifa into errors in dangerous areas, and the away side's efficient attacking transitions punished the hosts repeatedly. By the time the match reached the hour mark, the three-goal cushion made the result look comfortable, though Hapoel Haifa did manage a late consolation to give the scoreline a degree of respectability. Key Moments - Kiryat Shmona opened the scoring in the first half with a well-worked move down the right flank, finished coolly from inside the box. - A second goal just before halftime further tilted the balance, leaving Haifa with a mountain to climb. - The visitors added a third early in the second half, effectively sealing the tie with a composed finish on the counter-attack. - Hapoel Haifa’s late goal brought some energy to the final minutes, but it was never enough to threaten a comeback. Tactical Story Hapoel Kiryat Shmona set up with a compact 4-2-3-1 shape, ceding possession to the hosts while hunting in packs. This plan worked to perfection as Haifa struggled to build through midfield and frequently resorted to long balls into the final third. In contrast, Kiryat Shmona’s quick vertical passing and willingness to shoot from range kept the home defense on edge throughout the contest. Standout Players For the visitors, the attacking midfield trio was the key difference, linking play seamlessly and providing a constant threat in the inside channels. The away goalkeeper also had a strong game, making a couple of crucial saves with the score still close. For Hapoel Haifa, the consolation-goal scorer at least showed fight, but the defense was often caught out of position. Season and Cup Context The Ligat Al Toto Cup is a valuable early-season competition for Israeli clubs, offering teams the chance to build momentum, test squad depth, and fine-tune tactics before the league season kicks into full gear. This convincing win gives Hapoel Kiryat Shmona fresh belief, while Hapoel Haifa will need to tighten up defensively and improve their attacking sharpness to bounce back in their next group-stage fixture.