The youth team came back from a 2:0 deficit to beat Hapoel Ra’anana 4:2, maintaining first place. Talmi and Nahum each scored twice.

The youth team visited Hapoel Ra’anana this Saturday in the 11th round of the Youth Premier League. League play resumed after a month-long break, and Hapoel wanted to keep its place at the top of the table against a mid-table opponent - and that’s exactly what happened after a dramatic match.

The game didn’t start well for Shahar Weisinger’s squad, who conceded first in the 13th minute after a defensive error. Later in the first half, Ravid Olezki drew a penalty and stepped up to take it from the spot, but sent it wide. Ra’anana doubled their lead at the start of the second half, and from there - the turnaround began.

In the 72nd minute, Ron Talmi set up a beautiful assist for Shahar Nahum, who finished with a one-touch shot to make it 2:1. Six minutes later, Giorgi Kuperava sent a cross into the box, and Ron Talmi equalized with a brilliant bicycle kick to make it 2:2. Hapoel pushed for the win and got it in the 90th minute, with Talmi again on target - pouncing on a rebound and firing into the keeper’s left corner. Shahar Nahum also completed his brace after breaking into the box, beating his marker, and finishing into the net.

Head coach Shahar Weisinger said afterward: This win is a significant milestone in our process and in our season. Even though we played well, we fell behind 2:0, but we never stopped playing our football. Fortunately, we managed to turn it around and win. I’m proud of the players and the staff.

Hapoel, as mentioned, kept its place at the top of the table with 24 points out of a possible 33. In the next round, which will take place on Saturday (13.12, 16:15), the team will host Hapoel Haifa at the Bat Yam Stadium.

Played for Hapoel: Ynal Bazdog, Elay Mori, Guy Eligulashvili, Giorgi Kuperava, Emmanuel Zauda (Ben Zaid, 54’), Yishai Brosh, Itamar Hosid, Idan Kapellner (Alon Moskowitz, 54’), Ravid Olezki (Ori Meir, 90’), Ron Talmi (Yarin Shyovitz, 90’), and Or Mesika (Shahar Nahum, 54’)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv recorded a dominant afternoon win over Hapoel Petah Tikva in Matchweek 13 of the Winner League

The team entered the encounter determined to erase the impression left by its previous defeat. That loss had snapped a positive stretch of three league matches without defeat. From the opening whistle, Hapoel dictated the tempo and took full control of the pitch.

In the 12th minute, Stav Turiel delivered a precise low cross to Loizos Loizou, who finished with a single touch to secure an early lead.

In the 28th minute, Andrian Kraev and Daniel Dappa combined for a midfield interception. Dappa quickly released the ball to the Bulgarian, who struck home with a first-time finish for the second goal.

Hapoel continued to dominate and added a third in the 68th minute. Omri Altman threaded a perfect through-ball to Stav Turiel, the team’s leading scorer, who finished clinically once again for his eighth goal of the season and Hapoel’s third of the match.

The fourth arrived in the 77th minute. Altman floated in a cross from the left, Orel Degani attempted to clear, but diverted the ball into his own net, sealing an impressive 4:0 scoreline.

The victory concludes Hapoel’s first round of the season. The team now stands in fourth place with 21 points, after a two-point deduction, and holds a goal tally of 24 scored and 16 conceded.

Hapoel lineup:
Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo (captain), Chico Alves, Yazan Nassar, Andrian Kraev (Roy Korine: 72), Lucas Falcao, Roei Alkukin (Omri Altman: 59), Stav Toriel (Omri Levy: 81), Loizos Loizou (Mor Buskila: 81), Daniel Dappa (El Yam Kancepolsky: 72)

Referee: Ohad Asulin at Bloomfield Stadium.

Hapoel’s next match will take place next Saturday (13 December) with an away fixture at the Miriam Stadium in Netanya against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona in Matchweek 14 of the Premier League. Kickoff at 17:00.

Match Timeline

12’ Goal. Hapoel Tel Aviv take a 1:0 lead. Stav Toriel burst down the flank and squared the ball to Loizos Loizou, who struck off the post and in.

28’ Goal. Hapoel Tel Aviv extend the lead to 2:0. Daniel Dappa won the ball and fed Andrian Kraev, who finished from inside the box into Omer Katz’s near corner.

66’ Toriel curled in a precise cross to Dappa, whose header was saved by Katz.

68’ Goal. Hapoel Tel Aviv go up 3:0. After providing an assist in the first half, Toriel made the most of Altman’s through-ball and beat Katz again.

77’ Goal. Hapoel Tel Aviv lead 4:0. Orel Dgani mishandled a cross sent into Katz’s area and rolled the ball into his own net.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Petah Tikva this afternoon at Bloomfield Stadium as part of Matchweek 13 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we gathered all the key statistics, historical insights and interesting facts you should know before kickoff.

Hapoel continues its league marathon. After a busy week that included both a win and a loss, the Reds return home to Bloomfield Stadium where they will face Hapoel Petah Tikva.

Hapoel enters the match ranked fifth in the table with 18 points and a goal difference of 16:20. Elyaniv Barda’s players are eager to get back to winning ways against the visitors from Em HaMoshavot.

On the other side, Hapoel Petah Tikva arrives in ninth place with 13 points and a goal difference of 19:17. The Malabes team comes in with a streak of six consecutive draws while sitting six points above the relegation zone.

The teams have already met once this season in the Toto Cup group stage. Hapoel traveled to the Moshava Stadium and won 2:1 thanks to a dramatic 87th-minute goal by Stav Toriel.

Match Information

Match date: Saturday, 6/12/2025, 15:00
Competition: Israeli Premier League, First Round, Matchweek 13
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Ohad Asoulin
Assistant referees: Tuval Koltenov, Rifaat Alhamula
VAR officials: Idan Leiba, Idan Yarkoni
Fourth official: Aviel Levy
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD

Historical Overview

Hapoel meets Hapoel Petah Tikva today for the 144th time in league play. This is one of the longest-running rivalries in Israeli football. The total number of encounters places this matchup seventh in Hapoel’s all-time league meeting rankings. Let us revisit some memorable moments from the past between the clubs.

All-time record:

143 matches
64 Hapoel wins
42 draws
37 Hapoel Petah Tikva wins
Goal difference: 219:145 in Hapoel’s favor

Home record for Hapoel:

73 matches
37 Hapoel wins
20 draws
16 Hapoel Petah Tikva wins
Goal difference: 126:69 in Hapoel’s favor

The first official match between the sides was played on February 23, 1935 in Petah Tikva as part of Matchweek 3 of the Palestine League. The hosts from Em HaMoshavot claimed a 2:0 win.

On January 10, 1942 Hapoel recorded one of its most impressive victories in this rivalry. In Matchweek 12 of Liga Alef the Reds crushed Petah Tikva 6:0. The scorers were Meir Aharon Malika (18' pen), Moshe Melamed (49'), Zvi “Doctor” Erlich (52', 79'), Yitzhak “Itzik” Tzatzik (62') and Shmuel (88').

Moving forward. The first meeting after the establishment of the State of Israel took place in Matchweek 2 of the 1949/1950 season. Hapoel delivered a dominant 5:1 win in Petah Tikva with goals from Reuven Allalouf (4'), Shimon Banudis (29'), Naftali Shvalb (50') and a late brace by Chaim Glazer (87', 88').

Throughout the years Hapoel has produced many memorable attacking displays against Petah Tikva. There were fours, fives, sixes and even an unforgettable seven-goal performance during the 2009/2010 double-winning season. In Matchweek 10 Hapoel hosted the encounter at Ramat Gan Stadium and triumphed 7:1. The scorers: Itay Shechter with a hat-trick (3', 33', 42'), Dedi Ben Dayan (66'), Maor Lala (70'), Eran Zahavi (83') and Gil Vermouth (86').

Last season the teams met three times in the National League. A 2:2 draw at Bloomfield in Matchweek 2. A 1:0 Hapoel win at the Moshava in Matchweek 17 with a goal by Ran Ben-Yamin. And a 0:0 draw in Matchweek 32 back at Bloomfield.

Their most recent top-flight encounter was on April 13, 2024. Hapoel hosted at Bloomfield and finished in a 1:1 draw with Ran Ben-Yamin once again scoring for the Reds.

Hapoel’s last home win over Petah Tikva in the league came on December 23, 2023. The Reds celebrated a 4:1 victory with goals from Omer Senior (13', 69'), Mawais Chibuta (39') and Omri Altman (74').

Hapoel enters today’s match with a run of seven league games without a loss against the Malabes side.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv were defeated 2:1 this evening by Maccabi Haifa in Matchday 12 of the Winner League, with Korin pulling one back late.

Hapoel arrived at Sammy Ofer looking to build on the momentum from their recent league win over Bnei Sakhnin. The team played without supporters in the stands. They opened the match under pressure from the hosts, yet without conceding real chances. As the first half progressed Hapoel took control. Several promising opportunities were created, though none found the net. The half ended scoreless.

Early in the second half the hosts were awarded a penalty and converted. In the 58th minute Hapoel conceded again.

Late in the match Hapoel stepped up the pace and intensified the pressure. In the 88th minute Roy Korin found the net and narrowed the score to 2:1. The goal was not enough to change the outcome.

Following this match Hapoel stand on 18 points (after the deduction of two points) with a goal difference of 20:16.

Players for Hapoel:
Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo (captain), Chico Alves, Doron Leidner, Adrian Kreyev, Ran Binyamin (Lucas Falko – 60), Roee Alkukin (Omri Altman – 71), Stav Turiel (Omri Levy – 77), Loizos Loizou (Roy Korin – 60), Daniel Dappa (Mor Buskila – 77)

Referee: Orel Grinfeld at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Hapoel’s next match will take place on Saturday (December 6) when they host Hapoel Petah Tikva at Bloomfield Stadium in Matchday 13 of the Premier League. Kickoff is at 15:00.

Events

Minute 22: Turiel fed Kreyev who delivered an excellent through ball to Loizou. He attempted a volley. Michael Ohana arrived just in time from behind and disrupted him and the ball went out for a corner.

Minute 31: Loizou slipped a superb through ball to Dappa who did not control it cleanly. He advanced slightly and shot, but Yermakov came out well and saved for a corner.

Minute 33: Dappa broke on a counterattack, could have passed to the side, but chose to shoot. The ball went wide.

Minute 37: A corner ball sailed past everyone. Yermakov punched poorly. Mayembo collected it and from a tight angle turned and fired well. The goalkeeper was alert and saved for another corner.

Minute 45: Dappa won the ball, advanced and struck a strong shot. Yermakov parried. Binyamin pounced on the rebound and shot on the turn, but again the keeper made a fine save.

Minute 51: Penalty for the hosts. They scored.

Minute 58: Hapoel conceded the second.

Minute 88: A long ball from Omri Altman found Leidner who squared to Korin who scored into an open net. 2:1.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will travel tonight to Sammy Ofer Stadium, where they will face Maccabi Haifa in Matchday 12 of the Winner League. Ahead of the encounter, we have gathered all the statistical data, the history between the clubs, and the key details worth knowing before kickoff.

Hapoel enters the match on a positive league run with three games unbeaten. Within this stretch, the team secured two victories, including last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Bnei Sakhnin at Bloomfield.

On the other side stands Maccabi Haifa, a club searching for stability. The Carmel side has not recorded a win in its last eight league matches.

Hapoel currently sits in fourth place with 18 points after a two-point deduction. The goal difference stands at 19:14.

Maccabi Haifa is placed seventh with 13 points. Their goal difference is 19:13.

Match Information

Match Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 20:30
Competition: Premier League, First Round, Matchday 12
Venue: Sammy Ofer Stadium, Haifa
Referee: Orel Grinfeld
Assistant Referees: Mati Yakubov, Shahar Rahminan
VAR Officials: Eli Hachmon, Idan Bernstein
Fourth Official: Yoni Klez
Broadcast: Sport 5 HD

History

Tonight’s meeting will mark the 196th encounter between Hapoel and Maccabi Haifa in all competitions, and the 156th in league play. Ahead of the match, we revisit their past encounters and the memorable moments that shaped this long-standing rivalry.

Overall Record

155 matches
42 Hapoel wins
42 draws
71 Maccabi Haifa wins
Goal difference: 218–184 in favor of Maccabi Haifa

Hapoel as the visiting team

79 matches
13 Hapoel wins
23 draws
43 Maccabi Haifa wins
Goal difference: 123–70 in favor of Maccabi Haifa

The first official match between the clubs was played on 12 December 1931 in Matchday 2 of Liga Alef in the 1931/32 season. Hapoel hosted the game at the Tamarim Ground and claimed a 5–2 victory, with goals from Amnon Harlap (hat-trick) and Mordechai Meir (brace).

On 17 December 1949, Hapoel recorded its largest-ever win over the northern club with a resounding 5–0. The goals were scored by Haim Glazer in the 7th, 17th and 67th minutes, Moshe Kleinman in the 15th minute, and Reuven Alaluf in the 77th. The Hapoel lineup included Yaakov Khodorov, Moshe Melamed, David Schweitzer, Moshe Kleinman, Avraham “Buchka” Feldman, Yitzhak Schuler, Asher Blut, Shimon Zimmerman, Haim Glazer, Erich Rosenbaum, and Reuven Alaluf. The match was officiated by Muni Kario in front of roughly 1,500 spectators at the “Bassa” Ground in Jaffa.

Hapoel has played 79 away league matches against Maccabi Haifa and recorded 13 wins. Some of these victories remain etched in the memory of supporters. Among the standout moments: the 2–1 win in 1988 with goals by Morris Zano (23’) and Miki Ben-Shitrit (69’). The 1–0 by Assi Domb in 1997, followed by Walid Badir’s dramatic 91st-minute winner that ended a nine-year drought without an away win in Haifa. Later came Mehran Lala’s goal that helped pave the way toward the 2010 double, and the impressive 4–1 victory on 12 March 2012, highlighted by standout performances from Nosa Igiebor and Omer Damari.

Hapoel’s most recent away win at Sammy Ofer came during the pandemic season on 30 May 2020, a 2–1 victory with goals by Moti Barshazki (14’) and Omer Damari (69’).

Since that win, Hapoel has gone 11 league matches without a victory against Maccabi Haifa, with the last two meetings ending in goalless draws.

A tournament was held in memory of the late Eitan Shor, who served as the manager of Bloomfield Stadium for 21 years. His family, friends, and representatives from various organizations attended. A team representing the club won two derbies and took first place

Last night (Sunday), we gathered to honor the memory of the late Eitan Shor, the legendary manager of Bloomfield Stadium, who passed away four years ago after a long battle with illness, having served in his position for 21 years.

Beloved Eitan was deeply dedicated to his work - a true professional of the highest level, one of the best in the country, always doing everything with kindness and a smile.

Six teams took part in the tournament: Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Shor family, Eitan’s friends, the Sports Halls organization, and the “Leaan” ticket office.

Guy Primor, CEO of the Club: "I never had the chance to meet Eitan, but I’ve heard so much about him - his reputation precedes him. People told me about his kindness, his professionalism — all the values we look for today. Here at Bloomfield, we meet his son Amit and see how he continues his father’s path, and it’s a pleasure to work with him. It is an honor for us as a club to pay tribute to Eitan’s memory, and I wish everyone an enjoyable tournament”.

Yaakov Chen, Bloomfield Stadium Manager: "Emotional events like this highlight the bond between the stadium’s home clubs and the staff. In the two years we worked together, my soul was tied to Eitan’s - his picture is in front of me at all times”.

Maor Binyamini, CEO of Sports Halls: "This is a moving and meaningful occasion. Eitan touched the hearts of everyone who knew him, and personally, he taught me so much. We will remember him forever”.

Amos Hasson, Eitan’s friend: "Eitan’s life coming full circle - from a child who fell in love with Bloomfield to becoming its manager - always moved him and all of us. Thank you to everyone who organized the tournament and came to honor us and his memory”.

Pazit Shor, Eitan’s widow: "Eitan was a man of joy and endless generosity, who always listened, helped everyone, and did it all with a smile. Bloomfield, football, and the pitch were inseparable parts of him. He knew every corner of the stadium, every seat, every blade of grass. Everyone who knew him understood that Bloomfield was not only his workplace - it was his home. This tournament is the best way to remember him. I thank Hapoel Tel Aviv for holding it, and everyone who took part”.

In the tournament itself, Hapoel fielded a team including Avihay Yadin, Avi Azulay, Salim Toama, and several club staff members. They were drawn into a group with the Shor family and Maccabi Tel Aviv, who also arrived with several former players. After winning the opening match against the Shor family, Hapoel met their city rivals and won 2:1, with Salim Toama scoring a stunning goal from midfield to send the team into the semifinals.

In the semifinal, Hapoel defeated Eitan’s friends, and in the final faced Maccabi Tel Aviv once again. After a 1:1 draw at the end of ten minutes, the match went to penalties. The senior team’s kit manager, Ben Cohen, saved two penalties (from Yakir Shina and Amir Shelach), and despite a miss by Avihay Yadin, the club’s deputy CEO Erez Naaman and senior team masseur Assi Alsidwi both converted from the spot to secure a red victory in the tournament.