Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv defeated Ironi Tiberias 2:0 at Bloomfield Stadium

Hapoel returned to league action with a 2:0 win over Ironi Tiberias in front of more than 14,000 red supporters at Bloomfield Stadium.

The Reds opened the match with total control, as captain Fernand Mayembo returned to the starting lineup.

Their dominance was reflected on the scoreboard in the 30th minute: Loizos Loizou produced a brilliant solo move, dribbled past two defenders, and sent a cross that deflected off Shtav Turiel and went in 1:0 to Hapoel.

In the second half, the Reds, who wore pink kits in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month sat back and waited for Tiberias in their own half, aiming to protect their lead. In the 84th minute, Tiberias were reduced to ten men after their defender was shown a second yellow card.

In stoppage time, Hapoel sealed the victory: Doron Leidner sent a perfect through ball to Shtav Turiel, who struck it first-time with his right foot into the corner to make it 2:0 at the final whistle.

Hapoel Tel Aviv climb to fourth place in the table with 16 points and a goal difference of 17:11 (+6).

The team’s next match will take place next Saturday (November 8), when they travel to Jerusalem to face the local Hapoel side in Matchday 10 of the Premier League. Kickoff is set for 15:00.

Hapoel lineup:
Asaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo (captain), Chico Alves (Ziv Morgan – 63’), Yazan Nassar (Doron Leidner – 63’), Lucas Falcão (Roy Korine – 83’), Andrian Kraiev (Roi Alkukin – 73’), Ran Benjamin, Shtav Turiel, Loizos Loizou, Shanda Silva (Daniel Dappa – 63’)

Referee: Snir Levy | Attendance: 14,400 at Bloomfield Stadium

Match Timeline

7’ – Short corner routine leads to a Piven cross; Nassar meets it with a header that sails over the bar.

30’ – Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv 1:0: Loizou with a brilliant run down the left, beating two defenders (one through the legs), delivered a cross that caused confusion in the box and ended with a Sambinha own goal.

35’ – Turiel received the ball on the right, feinted left and right with skill, and unleashed a powerful shot that went just wide.

84’ – Tiberias reduced to ten men after a second yellow card.

90+4’ – Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv 2:0: Leidner won the ball high up the pitch and played a perfect pass to Turiel, who fired home with his right foot to secure the victory.

The young Reds defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 2:0 and maintained their lead at the top of the table. Full coverage below

Our youth team played this morning (Saturday) against Maccabi Petah Tikva as part of the 9th round of the Israeli Premier Youth League, in a match held at HaMoshava Stadium.

Shahar Wizenger’s players came into the match with five straight wins - the most recent one a 2:0 victory over Hapoel Ramat Hasharon last Saturday. The coach made several changes to the lineup, especially in the attacking positions.

The match started perfectly for the Reds, who took the lead through Or Mesika, scoring in back-to-back matches and raising his tally to four goals this season. In the 67th minute, captain Idan Kapellner was fouled in the box. Substitute striker Omri Levy stepped up, converted from the spot for his second goal of the season - sealing the match at 2:0 for our youth team, marking their sixth consecutive victory.

With the win, Hapoel kept first place in the league table, now with 21 points out of a possible 27. Next Saturday (Nov 8, 16:10), the team will host Maccabi Haifa in the 10th round, in a match that will take place at Lod Stadium.

Played for Hapoel: Ynal Bazdog, Guy Aligulashvili (Henly Agbo, 42’), Elad Ben Shimon, Giorgi Kuperva, Elay Mori (Yarin Shyovitz, 57’), Yishai Brosh, Itamar husid, Idan Kapellner (Ori Meir, 71’), Alon Moskovich, Ravid Olezki (Shahar Nahum, 45’), and Or Mesika (Omri Levy, 57’).

The full youth squad, match schedule, and all team updates are waiting for you in the app.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Ironi Tiberias this evening at Bloomfield Stadium in the ninth round of the Winner League. Ahead of the match, we’ve gathered all the key stats, historical data, and interesting facts you should know before kickoff.

Following the loss in the Toto Cup final, Hapoel returns to focus on league action, hosting Ironi Tiberias at Bloomfield Stadium in the ninth round of the Israeli Premier League.

The Reds enter the match aiming to get back on the winning track after suffering two consecutive league defeats. Captain Fernand Mayembo is expected to return to the lineup after serving a suspension.

Hapoel currently sits in fourth place in the standings with 13 points from seven matches and a positive goal difference of 15:11.

Ironi Tiberias, on the other hand, is positioned tenth with 10 points from eight matches and a goal difference of 8:19.

Match Information

Date and Time: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 17:30
Competition: Israeli Premier League, First Round, Matchday 9
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Snir Levy
Assistant Referees: Oshri Cohen, Aviran Yitzhakel
VAR Officials: Eitan Shmuelevitz, Rafael Geva
Fourth Official: Dekel Tsino
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD

The History Tells the Story

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Tiberias have met 13 times in league play, their last encounter took place back in 1990, more than three decades ago. Let’s revisit some of their notable meetings over the years.

Overall Record:

When Hapoel Hosted:

The first-ever league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tiberias took place on November 18, 1961. Hapoel hosted the match at the Maccabi North Ground in Tel Aviv and won 4:2 in the fourth round. Rahamim (Rachavia) Rosenbaum netted a hat-trick (40’, 49’, 70’), while Daniel Danieli added the fourth in the 83rd minute.

On March 21, 1964, Hapoel recorded its biggest victory over Tiberias in history, thrashing them 5:1 at the Tiberias Municipal Stadium in the 20th round. The goals came from Avraham Friedrich (37’), Gideon Tish (44’, 74’), and Rachavia Rosenbaum (84’, 86’).

The last home meeting between the sides in league play took place on December 2, 1989, at Bloomfield Stadium, ending in a 2:0 Hapoel win thanks to goals from Rafi Shmuel (39’) and Maurice Jeannot (84’).

The last league encounter occurred on March 31, 1990, when Hapoel traveled to Tiberias and suffered a 2–1 defeat. Hapoel’s only goal came from Israel Maya in the 88th minute.

Last season, the teams met in the State Cup Round of 32, when Hapoel visited Green Stadium and claimed a 2:0 victory with goals from Stav Turiel (21’) and Milan Makarić (87’).