Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv ended its match this evening at Green Stadium against Bnei Reineh with a dramatic 2-2 draw in Matchday 2 of the Israeli Premier League, thanks to a last-minute equalizer by Krayev in the 94th minute.

Hapoel traveled to Green Stadium accompanied by nearly 4,000 passionate red supporters who pushed the team throughout the match.

The Reds, who came off an impressive comeback victory last week over Ironi Kiryat Shmona, looked to continue their positive momentum. The first half was controlled by the home side, who took the lead in the 36th minute from a corner kick.

Right after halftime, Hapoel came out firing: Andrian Krayev delivered a perfect through ball to Stav Turiel, who netted his second goal in as many matches to level the score at 1-1.

Despite Hapoel’s pressure, Reineh quickly restored their lead with a counterattack that ended in a second goal in the 58th minute. A minute later, Shanda Silva made his debut for Hapoel, but ten minutes later was sent off with a direct red card following VAR intervention.

Even with ten men, Eliniv Barda’s side continued pressing for an equalizer. In the 91st minute, Doron Leidner’s brilliant run resulted in a handball by a Reineh defender inside the box. Turiel stepped up for the penalty, but goalkeeper Gad Amos made the save.

Then, in the 94th minute, came the dramatic climax: Daniel Dappa laid the ball off to Andrian Krayev at the edge of the area, and Krayev fired into the net to seal a 2-2 draw.

After two rounds, Hapoel has 4 points and a goal difference of 4:3.

The team’s next match will be in two weeks, on Monday (15/9), when Hapoel hosts Beitar Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium in Matchday 3 of the Israeli Premier League. Kickoff is at 20:30.

Hapoel lineup:
Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven (Doron Leidner – 86’), Fernand Mayembo (C), Chico (Anas Mahamid – 74’), Yazan Nassar, Lucas Falcao (Shanda Silva – 59’, red card – 69’), Andrian Krayev, Ran Benayoun (Roi Elkukin – 46’), Stav Turiel, Liran Rotman (Liran Rotman – 46’), Daniel Dappa

Referee: Idan Leiba
Attendance: 4,650 at Green Stadium

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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will travel this evening to Green Stadium in Nof HaGalil for their first away fixture of the season, where they will face Maccabi Bnei Reineh in the second round of the Israeli Premier League. Ahead of kickoff, we’ve gathered all the key statistics, the history between the clubs, and the important details you need to know.

After a successful league opener with a dramatic 2–1 home win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Hapoel now heads into its first away match of the campaign. The Reds will once again be backed by their devoted “Red Army,” which will make the trip north to push the players forward. The club aims to build on the momentum from the opening victory and establish a positive run early in the season.

Maccabi Bnei Reineh, meanwhile, suffered a heavy 4–0 defeat to Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium in their opening match.

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Head-to-Head History
Maccabi Bnei Reineh is a relatively new presence in Israeli football, with only five league encounters against Hapoel to date. Let’s take a closer look at the full record between the two clubs.

Overall Record:

Hapoel as the Away Side:

Historic Encounters
The first-ever meeting took place on October 15, 2022, at Bloomfield Stadium, where Hapoel Tel Aviv won 2–0 thanks to goals from Dan Einbinder (62’) and Alan Ozbolt (67’).

The second clash came in February 2023 at Netanya Stadium, ending 1–1. Alan Ozbolt put Hapoel ahead in first-half stoppage time, before the home side equalized in the 77th minute.

In April of the same year, the sides met again at Bloomfield, with Reineh recording their only victory to date over Hapoel, a 2–1 win.

The 2023/24 season continued the trend of tightly contested encounters. In December 2023, Hapoel earned a 2–1 win with goals from Omer Senior (17’) and Omri Altman from the penalty spot (41’). Their most recent meeting, in February 2024, ended in a goalless draw (0–0).

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv kicked off the new season on the right foot with a 2–1 victory over Ironi Kiryat Shmona at Bloomfield Stadium, thanks to a dramatic winner from Turiel.

The Reds arrived at Bloomfield this evening (Saturday), backed by an impressive army of around 17,000 supporters, for the opening matchday of the 2025/26 Israeli Premier League.

Following last week’s impressive qualification to the Toto Cup Final, Hapoel were eager to start the league campaign strongly – and they delivered.

The first half was evenly balanced, with a slight advantage to the visitors from the north, but it ended goalless.

Just three minutes into the second half, Kiryat Shmona took the lead, leaving Hapoel chasing the game.

In the 58th minute came the first turning point: after a corner kick for Hapoel, Fernand Mayembo was pulled by his shirt inside the box. Referee David Fuxman consulted VAR and pointed to the spot.

Daniel Dappa stepped up and coolly converted the penalty – 1–1.

In the 73rd minute came the decisive moment: Roy Alkokin produced a brilliant individual effort, threading a masterful pass to Stav Turiel, who struck clinically with his right foot from inside the box to complete a dramatic turnaround – 2–1 Hapoel.

At the final whistle, Hapoel celebrated an important opening-day victory, collecting three valuable points and building positive momentum for the season ahead.

Hapoel’s next match will take place next Saturday, August 30, away at Green Stadium in Nof HaGalil, where they will face Maccabi Bnei Reineh on Matchday 2 of the Israeli Premier League. Kickoff is set for 20:30.

Hapoel lineup:
Asaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo (c), Chico (Doron Leidner – 58’), Yazan Nassar, Lucas Falcao, Andrian Kraiev, Ran Benjamin (Ari Cohen – 80’), Amit Lemkin (Roy Alkokin – 73’), Liran Rotman (Stav Turiel – 58’), Daniel Dappa (Anas Mahamid – 80’)

Referee: David Fuxman
Attendance: 17,100 at Bloomfield Stadium

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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will open the 2025/26 Israeli Premier League season tonight, hosting Ironi Kiryat Shmona at Bloomfield Stadium in the first round of fixtures. Ahead of the clash, we have gathered all the key statistics, historical encounters, and important details you need to know before kickoff.

The Reds arrive after an intensive pre-season campaign, which culminated in the team reaching the Toto Cup final last Saturday.

Now, with preparations complete, the focus shifts fully to the league. This evening, Hapoel faces its first challenge of the new season as it welcomes the northern side, Kiryat Shmona.

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Head-to-Head History

Over the years, Kiryat Shmona has become one of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s regular rivals in the Premier League. Their encounters have consistently delivered intrigue, tension, and dramatic moments. Since Kiryat Shmona’s promotion to the top flight in 2007, the two clubs have met frequently, producing matches long remembered by both sets of supporters.

Overall Record:

At Bloomfield (Hapoel home record):

Memorable Encounters

The first-ever meeting between the sides came in December 2007, when newly-promoted Kiryat Shmona stunned Hapoel at Bloomfield with a 1–0 victory.

In later years, Hapoel celebrated some emphatic wins, highlighted by the 4–2 triumph in May 2014, courtesy of goals from Lucas Sasha, Uri Cohen, and a brace from Gili Vermouth.

Their most recent encounter was in May 2023—a dramatic 2–2 draw. Kiryat Shmona raced to a 2–0 halftime lead, but Hapoel, down to ten men, mounted a spirited comeback to earn a crucial point that ultimately secured its place in the Premier League.

Portuguese forward Xande Silva has joined Hapoel Tel Aviv from MLS side St. Louis City: “Visiting Bloomfield was an emotional moment for me – it’s a great honor to represent this club״

Silva, 28, arrived in Israel last night, successfully completed his medicals, and signed his contract. He will wear the number 10 shirt.

A versatile attacker who plays on both wings and as a second striker, Silva came through the youth academies of Sporting Lisbon and Vitória Guimarães, where he also made his senior debut. He has 50 appearances for Portugal’s youth national teams, scoring 15 goals.

In the summer of 2018/19, Silva was signed by West Ham United, featuring mainly for the club’s reserves. He later moved to Aris Thessaloniki, making 33 appearances across all competitions, scoring four goals and providing three assists. Afterward, he joined French side Dijon, where he recorded six goals and three assists in 33 matches.

In 2023, Atlanta United purchased Silva from Dijon for €3.5 million. During his time in MLS, he played 47 matches, netting seven goals and adding four assists.

Following his signing, Silva said: “I’m very happy and excited to be here. Visiting Bloomfield today was a very emotional experience, and it’s a huge honor for me to represent this club. I hope we can start the season in the best possible way on Saturday. Yalla Hapoel!”

Welcome, Xande!

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv claimed an impressive 2–0 victory this evening over Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Toto Cup semifinal at Turner Stadium, securing their place in the final. Goals were scored by Liran Rotman and Amit Lamkin.

This win marks a notable achievement for Hapoel, who had previously recorded just one victory at Turner Stadium across all competitions.

Backed by around 2,600 passionate away supporters, the Reds produced a disciplined and tactical display against one of the strongest sides in the Premier League.

The first half saw limited chances, but in the 38th minute Hapoel made the most of a decisive opportunity: Ran Binyamin delivered a pinpoint long pass to Liran Rotman, who outpaced Miguel Vítor, stayed composed in front of the goalkeeper, and finished clinically to give Hapoel a 1–0 lead.

In the second half, the visitors doubled their advantage in the 66th minute. Binyamin intercepted a ball in midfield, surged forward, and squared perfectly for young midfielder Amit Lamkin, who struck home to seal the 2–0 win.

With this result, Hapoel Tel Aviv advance to the Toto Cup Final for the fourth time in club history. Their only triumph came in 2002, while their last final appearance was on January 24, 2012, when they lost on penalties (4–3) to Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

Next up, Hapoel begin their Premier League campaign on Saturday, August 23, hosting Hapoel Kiryat Shmona at Bloomfield Stadium. Kickoff is set for 20:15.

Hapoel lineup:
Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo (C), Zeev Morgan (Chico – 81’), Yazan Nassar, Lucas Falcao (El Yam Kanzpolski – 88’), Andrian Kraev, Ran Binyamin, Amit Lamkin (Doron Leidner – 74’), Liran Rotman (Roee Alkukin – 81’), Daniel Dappa (Anas Mahamid – 74’)

Referee: Ohad Asulin | Turner Stadium, Be’er Sheva

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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Be’er Sheva this evening in the Toto Cup semifinal, battling for a place in the final. Ahead of the clash, we’ve gathered all the key statistics, head-to-head history, and interesting facts you should know before kickoff.

The Reds finished top of Group B in the group stage with 9 points out of a possible 12 and a goal difference of 7:4. On their way to the semifinal, the team recorded a 2–1 away win over Hapoel Petach Tikva, a 3–0 home victory against Hapoel Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium, and a 2–0 home win over M.S. Ashdod.

On the other side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva advanced directly to the semifinal after winning the Super Cup, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–1.

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Head-to-Head History in the Toto Cup

Ahead of this semifinal encounter, it’s worth revisiting some of the notable chapters between the sides in the competition:

Overall Record:

Hapoel as the Away Side:

The first-ever Toto Cup meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be’er Sheva took place on December 29, 1984, in the second round of the group stage. Hapoel hosted the southern side at Bloomfield Stadium, with the match ending in a goalless draw.

Hapoel’s sole win in the competition came in the opening round of the 2004/05 group stage, on August 8, 2004. A 25th-minute strike by Ibizito Ogbonna secured a 1–0 victory at Bloomfield.

The most recent Toto Cup meeting – and the only previous semifinal clash between the sides – was played on December 8, 2022, at Toto Turner Stadium. In a dramatic, seesaw encounter, Hapoel led three times but conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in the 96th minute, with the match ending 3–3 in regulation. Be’er Sheva went on to win 4–3 in the penalty shootout to advance to the final.

The Brazilian center-back has joined on loan from Recife, with an option to purchase at the end of the season: “The club’s history and its wonderful fans make joining Hapoel a great honor for״

Chico Alves has signed with the club for one season on loan from Brazilian side Recife, with an option to buy at the end of the term. The defender landed in Israel early this morning, completed his medical examinations, and took part in his first training session in red. Chico will wear shirt number 4.

The 26-year-old, standing 1.88 meters tall, has spent most of his career at Sport Recife in his native Brazil, apart from a loan spell at Grêmio Novorizontino.

Last season, he made 28 appearances in all competitions for Recife, who play in Brazil’s top division, 24 of them as a starter.

After signing, Chico said: “I’m excited to join Hapoel and grateful for the warm welcome. The club’s history, combined with its wonderful fans, makes this a true honor for me. With hard work and commitment, I believe we can achieve great things together. Yalla Hapoel!”

Good luck, Chico!

The young striker joins from Maccabi Netanya: “I’m very excited to join a massive club like Hapoel Tel Aviv״

Idan Barnes has signed a three-year contract with the club after completing a transfer from Maccabi Netanya.

Barnes (21) came through the youth systems of Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Tubruk. At the start of the 2022/23 season, he joined Maccabi Netanya’s youth team, where over two seasons he scored 26 goals in all competitions.

At the beginning of last season, he was promoted to Netanya’s senior squad, making 14 appearances and scoring three goals in the first half of the campaign. In the second half, he was loaned to Hapoel Acre in the National League, where he made 18 league appearances and netted eight goals.

Following the signing, Barnes said: “I’m thrilled to join such a massive club like Hapoel Tel Aviv. I expect to develop alongside the team, achieve great things, and bring joy to our amazing fans. Yalla Hapoel!”

Good luck, Idan!

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv wrapped up the Toto Cup group stage with a 2–0 win over M.S. Ashdod, as a dramatic stoppage-time goal by Ran Binyamin in the 96th minute sealed their place in the semi-final.

The Reds booked their spot in the semi-final this evening (Saturday) after defeating M.S. Ashdod in the group stage finale.

Hapoel entered the match knowing that a win, combined with dropped points by Maccabi Netanya, would secure them a place in the next round – where they will meet Hapoel Be’er Sheva.

For the first time, Bulgarian midfielder Andrian Kraev was named in the starting lineup, and it was he who initiated the move for Hapoel’s opener in the 22nd minute: a precise pass found Yazan Nassar on the left flank, who delivered a perfect cross for Daniel Dappa to slot home with a single touch – his third goal in four matches for the young signing.

Hapoel controlled the tempo and created numerous chances in the second half but couldn’t extend their lead. Meanwhile, Hapoel Jerusalem went 4–0 ahead in their match, a scoreline that would have kept Tel Aviv out of the semi-final on goal difference. Then came the drama deep into stoppage time: in the 96th minute, a fine ball from Nassar reached Dappa, who deftly chipped across to Ran Binyamin, and the striker finished calmly past the keeper to send the Reds through.

Hapoel finished top of Group B with 9 points from a possible 12 and a goal difference of 7–4.

Hapoel lineup:
Asaf Tzur, Tal Arcel (Shahar Piven – 46’), Fernand Mayembo (C), Ziv Morgan, Yazan Nassar, Lucas Falcao (El Yam Kanzpolski – 70’), Andrian Kraev (Roi Alkokin – 58’), Ari Cohen (Stav Toriel – 80’), Amit Lemkin (Ran Binyamin – 58’), Liran Rotman, Daniel Dappa

Referee: Sapir Berman | Bloomfield Stadium

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