Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv claimed a dramatic victory in the Tel Aviv derby this evening, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 2:1 at Bloomfield Stadium in Matchday 20 of the Winner League. The Reds completed a stunning comeback deep into stoppage time, with an equalizer from Omri Altman in the 91st minute and a winning goal by Chico in the 94th minute, painting the city of Tel Aviv red

Hapoel arrived at the derby in positive momentum, unbeaten in three league matches with two wins, aiming to extend the run in an away fixture at Bloomfield against their city rivals.

The first half was played at a high tempo and was evenly balanced for long spells. Both sides battled for control in midfield, and in the 33rd minute Hapoel fell behind despite several good passages of play.

At the start of the second half, Hapoel raised the intensity and increased the pressure on the opposition goal in search of an equalizer. Elyaniv Barda made attacking substitutions, and the Reds gradually took control of proceedings as they pushed for a way back into the match.

The major drama arrived in stoppage time. In the 91st minute, Xande Silva, returning after a long injury layoff, delivered a precise cross from the right flank. Omri Altman rose powerfully and headed into the net to make it 1:1.

Three minutes later came the complete turnaround. A set piece delivered by Leinder reached the right side, Andrian Kraev struck the ball across the box, and Chico was there to tap in with a composed finish, sealing a dramatic 1:2 victory for the Reds.

Following the derby win, Hapoel moves up to fourth place in the Winner League table with 35 points and a goal difference of 25:37 (+12).

Hapoel lineup:
Assaf Tzur, Marcus Coco, Tal Archel, Chico Alves, Ziv Morgan (captain) (Doron Leinder 64), Lucas Falcao (Omri Altman 85), Andrian Kraev, Roy Korine (Roei Alkukin 76), Amit Lemkin (Xande Silva 64), Luizos Luzio, Anas Mahamid (Daniel Dappa 46).

Referee: David Fuchsman at Bloomfield Stadium.

Hapoel’s next match will take place this coming Saturday, January 31, when the team hosts Maccabi Netanya at Bloomfield Stadium in Matchday 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 15:00.

Match Events

10th minute: A good opportunity for Hapoel, as a well played ball by Luizos Luzio failed to find a finishing touch.

33rd minute: Hapoel concede. 1:0.

45+8: Anas Mahamid found space on the edge of the box but sent a weak effort wide.

63rd minute: Luzio slipped a fine pass to Roy Korine, whose shot from inside the area went straight into Malika’s hands.

84th minute: Daniel Dappa rose well to meet a ball into the box but headed wide.

90+1: Goal. Hapoel Tel Aviv equalize to 1:1. Xande Silva delivered a superb cross into the box, and Omri Altman rose brilliantly to power a header into the top corner.

90+4: Goal. Hapoel Tel Aviv complete the comeback to make it 1:2. Chico was in the right place inside the box to calmly tap in the long awaited winner. Tel Aviv is red.


Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will visit Bloomfield Stadium tonight to face Maccabi Tel Aviv as part of Matchday 20 in the Winner League. Ahead of the match, we have gathered all the statistical data, the history between the teams, and the interesting details you need to know before the opening whistle.

The Reds arrive at the match following a streak of three league games without a loss, during which they recorded two victories.

Entering this round, Hapoel sits in fifth place with 32 points (after accounting for the two points deducted from its tally by the disciplinary court) and a goal difference of 35:24 (+11).

On the other side, the city rivals arrive from third place with 36 points and a goal difference of 38:23.

As a reminder, the match scheduled for the first round of the season did not take place.

Match Information

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026, 20:30

Competition: Premier League, Second Round, Matchday 20

Location: Bloomfield Stadium

Main Referee: David Fuxman

Assistant Referees: Idan Bernstein, Tuval Koltanoff

VAR Referees: Eitan Shmuelevitz, Roi Hassan

Fourth Official: Nael Odeh

Broadcast: Sport 5 HD

History

The Tel Aviv Derby is the most played match in the history of Israeli football. Tonight's encounter will be the 241st across all competitions and the 193rd within the league framework. Let's dive into past meetings and additional data ahead of the match.

The Full Record: 192 games 57 wins for Hapoel 64 draws 71 wins for Maccabi Goal difference: 249:200 in favor of Maccabi

Record when Hapoel is the Away Team: 91 games 19 wins for Hapoel 37 draws 35 wins for Maccabi Goal difference: 128:87 in favor of Maccabi

Decade by Decade – A look back at one memorable derby from each era:

1930s: Hapoel's first derby victory in the league was recorded on January 23, 1932, when the seventh round of League A ended in a 5-1 win for the Reds. Mordechai Meir (penalty), Yohanan Sukenik, Aba Fishman, Avraham Nudelman, and Moshe Simon scored for Hapoel.

1940s: Hapoel recorded its biggest victory in derby history – 6-2.

1950s: On January 19, 1957, in the seventh round, Hapoel scored four goals on the way to a 4-2 victory, with goals from Haim Glazer, Michael Michaelov, and a brace by Rehavia Rosenbaum.

1960s: On January 27, 1962, away at the Maccabi North pitch, Hapoel celebrated a 3-0 win with goals from Daniel Danieli (brace) and Rehavia Rosenbaum.

1970s: Despite Maccabi's superiority during this decade, Hapoel took revenge for a 5-0 loss with a 2-1 victory on March 11, 1970, thanks to a brace by Yehoshua "Shiye" Feigenbaum.

1980s: During the 1980/81 championship season, on November 29, 1980, Hapoel won 3-0 following goals from Amir Lieberman and Shabtai Levi (brace).

1990s: In the sixth round of the 1994/95 season, Hapoel achieved a particularly memorable 4-2 victory at Ramat Gan Stadium – Sagiv Eliyahu (brace), Kazimierz Moskal, and Alon Ofir were the scorers.

2000s: A decade of almost absolute Red dominance – 3-1 in 2002/03 (Toama, Balili, Ben Luz), 3-0 in 2004/05, 3-0 in the final round of 2006/07, the header by Douglas da Silva in 2009/10, 4-2 in the Double Season, 3-1 in 2011/12, and the 1-0 winner by Damari in 2012/13.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv defeats Hapoel Be'er Sheva 2-1 tonight at Bloomfield Stadium in the 19th round of the Winner League. Amit Lemkin scored the winning goal in the 97th minute.

Hapoel hosted the league leaders, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, tonight with the goal of maintaining their perfect home record in the league.

The opening was all red. High pressure paid off in the very first minutes, when Loizos Loizou lurked for the opposing goalkeeper, stole the ball smartly, and rolled in a quick 1-0. Hapoel continued to control the first half and reached several promising chances but went into the break with a 1-0 lead.

At the start of the second half, Be'er Sheva managed to equalize following minutes under their control.

But then came the 97th minute. Anas Mahamid sent a high ball that reached Liran Rotman, who controlled it beautifully on the edge of the box and delivered a smart cross. Amit Lemkin arrived from the back and, with a single touch from 16 meters, sent a sharp ball into the corner and in. A massive 2-1 at the end.

Following the dramatic victory, Hapoel solidifies its spot in fifth place with 32 points (after a 2-point deduction) and holds a goal difference of 35:24 (+11).

Played for Hapoel: Assaf Tzur, Marcus Coco, Shahar Piven {Captain} (Yazan Nassar – 46), Chico Alves, Ziv Morgan, Lucas Falcao, Andrian Kraev (Liran Rotman – 82), Stav Toriel (Roei Alkukin – 39), Loizos Loizou, Roy Korine (Amit Lemkin – 59), Daniel Dappa (Anas Mahamid – 59).

Refereed by Aviad Shiloach in front of 17,700 spectators at Bloomfield Stadium.

Hapoel's next match will take place next Monday (Jan 26), when they will be the away side at Bloomfield Stadium for the Tel Aviv Derby. The match will start at 20:30.

Match Events 

Minute 4: Blorian passed the ball back to the goalkeeper, who controlled it poorly with his foot and made a huge error; Loizou capitalized on this, stole the ball, and facing an empty net, made no mistake and scored. A quick 1-0 for Hapoel.

Minute 10: Loizou took the ball on the right wing, cut to his left foot, advanced, and unleashed a strong flat shot; Eliasi saved it for a corner.

Minute 25: Andrian Kraev tried to deliver a cross from the right wing; his ball almost went into the net, but Eliasi saved it for a corner.

Minute 26: Toriel took the corner kick and received it back from Piven; Stav shot at the goal without stopping, but Eliasi stopped the ball.

Minute 53: Hapoel concedes, 1-1.

Minute 90+7: A deep pass from Mahamid reached Liran Rotman, who controlled the ball and passed a cross to Amit Lemkin, who scored the winning goal with a one-touch flat kick from 16 meters. 2-1 for Hapoel.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv hosts Hapoel Be'er Sheva tonight at Bloomfield Stadium for Matchday 19 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we’ve gathered all the stats, history, and key details you need to know before kickoff.

Hapoel returns to league action tonight, hosting Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Bloomfield Stadium for a Matchday 19 showdown.

Hapoel sit fifth in the table with 29 points and a goal difference of 23:33. On the other hand, the southern side arrive at Bloomfield in second place, with 42 points and a goal difference of 16:43.

In the first round of the season (Matchday 6), the teams met at Toto Turner Stadium. Hapoel fell behind early in the 6th minute, but Stav Turiel scored a spectacular equalizer in the 9th minute to level the score. However, a penalty awarded to Be'er Sheva in the 73rd minute decided the match, ending in a 2-1 loss.

The teams also met in the Toto Cup semi-finals earlier this season. In that match, Hapoel traveled to Turner and secured a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Liran Rotman (38') and Amit Lemkin (67').

Match Info

History Tells a Story

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva have met 114 times in the league, with a total of 140 official meetings—one of the highest figures in Israeli football. Over the years, the rivalry has become a marquee matchup that draws significant interest every season.

Here are the key numbers and moments from the history of these two clubs.

All-Time League Record (114 Games):

Record When Hapoel is the Away Team (56 Games):

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva have met 114 times in the league, but surprisingly, their first meeting took place only on November 27, 1965. Played in Ashkelon during Matchday 7, Be'er Sheva took the lead in the second minute, but Gideon Tish equalized for Hapoel in the 67th minute, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.

One of the most memorable moments in this rivalry occurred on January 3, 1970, when Hapoel Tel Aviv thrashed Be'er Sheva at Bloomfield 8-0—the Reds' biggest league victory. The scorers for Hapoel were: Meir Brenner (1), Yehezkel Chazom (7, 89), George Borba (12, 33, 84), Avraham Cohen (76), and Yehoshua Feigenbaum (88).

(Photo Credit: Kanfer Aryeh [Luba])

Last 10 Home Games (Hapoel hosting Be'er Sheva):

Hapoel's last home victory over Be'er Sheva was on May 10, 2022 (Matchday 34), when an 88th-minute winner by Liad Ramot secured the win. Shlomi Azulay (the midfielder) scored the opener in the 49th minute.

קובץ:Foot 34 2122.jpg

The youth team opened the championship playoff with a win, decided by Talmi. Next week: the derby.

Hapoel’s youth team hosted Beitar Jerusalem on Saturday in Round 18 of the Youth Premier League, which kicked off the championship playoff matches.

On the brink of halftime, Hapoel launched a counterattack. Alon Moskovitz played a brilliant through ball to Ron Talmi, who finished first-time to score his ninth league goal of the season and seal the final result.

An emotional moment followed the goal, as all the players went to celebrate with fitness coach Gabriel Trakyalov, who today marks one year since the passing of his father.

Shahar Wizinger’s side sits top of the table with 43 points from a possible 54, six points clear of second-placed Maccabi Haifa. Next Saturday they will host the Tel Aviv derby at Bat Yam Stadium; the final kickoff time will be announced later.

Played for Hapoel: Ynal Bazadog, Yarin Shyovitz, Elad Ben Shimon, Giorgi Koperba, Elay Mori, Itamar Hosid, Idan Kapellner, Alon Moskovitz, Ravid Olezki, Shaham Nahum (Omri Levy, 61’), Ron Talmi (Henly Agbo, 80’)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv falls on penalties in the State Cup Round of 16 following a 1-1 deadlock after 120 minutes.

Setting aside the battle for the top of the league table, Hapoel turned its focus to the State Cup Round of 16 today, hosting the Tel Aviv Derby at a Bloomfield Stadium painted red.

Following a balanced, goalless first half, Hapoel found themselves trailing in the 50th minute. However, the deficit was short-lived; just three minutes later, a spectacular strike by Stav Turiel brought Hapoel back into the match, leveling the score at 1-1.

In the 65th minute, the opposition was reduced to ten men. Hapoel applied relentless pressure on the opponent's goal, continuing throughout extra time, but was unable to find the elusive winning goal.

The contest was ultimately decided from the penalty spot, ending 5-4 after six rounds of kicks.

Hapoel Lineup: Assaf Tzur, Marcus Coco (Amit Lemkin – 66), Fernand Mayembo {C}, Chico Alves, Ziv Morgan (Yazan Nassar – 89), Lucas Falcao (Ari Cohen – 105), Andrian Kraev, Roy Korine (Liran Rotman – 105), Stav Toriel (Roy Alkukin – 80), Loizos Loizou, Daniel Dapaa (Anas Mahamid – 80).

Match Officials: Refereed by Sapir Berman at Bloomfield Stadium.

Next Match: Hapoel’s next fixture will take place next Monday (Jan 19th), hosting Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Bloomfield Stadium as part of Matchday 19 of the Winner League. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:00.

Tonight at Bloomfield Stadium, Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv hosts the Great Tel Aviv Derby as part of the State Cup Round of 16. Ahead of the showdown, we’ve gathered all the statistics, history, and interesting details you need to know before kickoff.

Tonight, Hapoel will put its Premier League top-table battles on hold to focus on the next mission: a State Cup Round of 16 match against our city rivals. This marks the first derby of the current season, after the planned meeting in the 7th league round was cancelled.

The Reds, currently sitting in 5th place, face the 3rd-ranked rival in a battle for a ticket to the next round. Hapoel will benefit from a bolstered squad, as Adrian Kraev, Chico Alves, and Omri Altman return to the roster after serving suspensions and missing last Saturday's match.

Match Info

History Tells the Story

The Tel Aviv Derby is the most played fixture in the history of Israeli football. This time, the two veteran rivals meet for their 21st duel in the country's second most important competition, the State Cup. Just before the opening whistle, we look back at the biggest past meetings in this tournament.

The Full Record:

Record when Hapoel is the Host:

The first State Cup meeting between the two teams took place back in 1933, when they met in the final. In that match, Hapoel was defeated 1-0 from a goal conceded in the 88th minute. However, redemption arrived just a year later. On June 2, 1934, the two met again in the Cup Final, and this time Hapoel emerged victorious with a dramatic 3-2 win. The goals were scored by Amnon Harlap (10'), Ze'ev Willy Berger (penalty, 25'), and Moshe Simon (85'), securing a historic Double for the club.

In the Round of 16—the stage where tonight's match takes place—the teams have met four times in the past. In the first three instances, the city rival won. However, the last time they met at this stage, on March 7, 2000, Hapoel celebrated at Bloomfield with a 2-0 victory. Ilan Bakhar (40') and Omri Afek (52') scored the goals that paved the way for another incredible Double in the club's history.

The last time the two sides met in the State Cup was the memorable 2021 Final. It was the only cup match between the clubs decided in extra time. Hapoel eventually lost 2-1, despite taking an early lead with a wonderful goal by Omri Altman in the 31st minute.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv finished their match tonight at Sammy Ofer Stadium against Hapoel Haifa with a 3-3 draw, as part of Matchday 18 of the Winner League. A goal and an assist for Roy Korine.

Hapoel Tel Aviv arrived at Sammy Ofer Stadium this evening (Saturday) for the clash against Hapoel Haifa, just moments before the massive and intriguing encounter coming up this Wednesday: the Tel Aviv Derby in the State Cup Round of 16.

Elyaniv Barda's squad, forced to manage without the suspended Andrian Kraev, Chico Alves, and Omri Altman, provided a dramatic and event-filled match, at the end of which they managed to salvage a precious point thanks to a good second half.

In the 19th minute, Hapoel's dominance translated into a lead: Roy Korine swung his leg and sent a wonderful long-range shot into the net, 1-0 to Hapoel. Despite the lead, the momentum shifted quickly. Within just two minutes of a lack of concentration in the Red defense, the hosts managed to turn the score around. The first half ended with a 2-1 deficit.

The second half got off to a bad start, as Hapoel conceded the third goal immediately upon returning to the pitch. Trailing 3-1, coach Elyaniv Barda reacted and made a triple substitution: Daniel Dappa, Amit Lemkin, and Stav Toriel entered the field.

Hapoel increased the pressure on the Haifa goal. In the 59th minute, Ziv Morgan rose beautifully to meet a high ball and headed in a goal to narrow the deficit, 3-2. Hapoel continued to search for the equalizer and created several dangerous situations, until the 80th minute when the long-awaited moment arrived: Stav Torial kicked a corner that hit Hapoel Haifa defender George Diba and found the net. A dramatic 3-3.

In the final minutes, Hapoel tried to complete a heroic turnaround and sent players forward, but the match ended with a share of the points. Following the draw, Hapoel's tally stands at 29 points with a goal difference of 33-23 (+10).

Played for Hapoel: Assaf Tsur, Tal Archel (Liran Rotman – 66), Fernand Mayembo (Captain), Ziv Morgan, Yazan Nassar (Amit Lemkin – 51), Lucas Falcao, El Yam Kancepolsky (Stav Toriel – 50), Roy Elkokine (Ari Cohen – 90), Loizos Loizou, Roy Korine, Anas Mahamid (Daniel Dappa – 51).

Refereed by Snir Levi at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Hapoel's next match will take place this coming Wednesday (Jan 14), when Hapoel hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium for the State Cup Round of 16. The match will kick off at 20:30.

Match Events

Minute 6: First attempt on target. Anas Mahamid received the ball 20 meters from goal and unleashed a strong shot, but it went to the middle and Machini caught the ball.

Minute 19: Goal! Roy Korine put Hapoel Tel Aviv up 1-0: The winger received the ball on the right flank, cut to the center, and blasted it into the far corner.

Minute 29: 1-1. Following a VAR intervention that awarded a penalty to Hapoel Haifa.

Minute 31: 2-1 to Hapoel Haifa.

Minute 46: 3-1 to Hapoel Haifa.

Minute 59: Goal! Hapoel is back: A short corner by the visitors reached Korine, who crossed to the head of Ziv Morgan who headed into the net, making it 3-2.

Minute 63: Roy Korine sent a through ball to Stav Torial who shot and missed against an almost empty goal.

Minute 80: Goal! Hapoel equalizes: A corner kick by Torial hit George Diba of Hapoel Haifa and went in. 3-3.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv travels to Sammy Ofer Stadium tonight to face Hapoel Haifa for Matchday 18 of the Premier League. Ahead of the clash, we’ve compiled all the key statistics, the history between the clubs, and the essential details you need to know before kickoff.

The crucial victory in the last round against M.S. Ashdod kept the team firmly in the race for the top spots. Tonight, Hapoel will aim to complete a season double over the rival from the Carmel, just before the highly anticipated Derby this coming Wednesday in the State Cup Round of 16.

Squad Status

Hapoel enters tonight’s encounter with a depleted squad. Omri Altman, Chico Alves, and Andrian Kraev will miss the match due to suspensions and yellow card accumulation. On a positive note, Anas Mahamid returns to the squad after serving his suspension.

Memories from the First Round

In the previous meeting between the two sides at Bloomfield Stadium, Hapoel emerged victorious. After a hard-fought battle, it was Roy Korine who scored a magnificent goal in the 84th minute, securing a 1-0 win for the Reds.

By The Numbers

Match Information

History Tells the Story

Following 150 league meetings, tonight marks the 151st league encounter between the two clubs. For Hapoel, Hapoel Haifa represents the opponent ranked 4th all-time in terms of total league meetings.

Full Head-to-Head Record (150 Games):

Away Record (Hapoel Tel Aviv as Visitors - 76 Games):

The long-standing rivalry between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Haifa spans nearly a century, featuring unforgettable moments and impressive victories alongside painful disappointments.

The First Meeting: The first-ever league match between the teams took place on October 4, 1930, in the opening round of the Eretz Israel League. Hapoel Tel Aviv traveled to Haifa and the match ended in a deadlock, 0-0.

The Biggest Win: Almost seven years later, on November 6, 1937, Hapoel recorded its largest league victory over the Reds from the Carmel—a crushing 6-0 win at the "Tmarim" (Palm Trees) ground in Tel Aviv. Avraham "Butchka" Fellman starred with a hat-trick (16', 25', 59'), with Yohanan Sukenik (35') and Shuka Breshedsky (36') adding goals, before Mordechai Meir (80') sealed the scoreline.

High Scoring Affairs: Throughout history, Hapoel has scored five goals against Hapoel Haifa on several occasions. On December 24, 1955 (Matchday 4), Hapoel defeated Haifa 5-1 at the "Basa" Stadium. The scorers were Israel Weiss (10'), Asher Balut (39'), Rehavia Rosenbaum (49', 90'), and Pinchas Yehudioff (76').

The Last "Manita": The last time Hapoel put five past their Haifa rivals was on January 1, 2011, celebrating a 5-0 victory at Bloomfield. Ben Sahar led with a brace (14', 74'), Salim Tuama scored (45'), Eran Zahavi added one (61'), and Itay Shechter converted from the penalty spot (84').

The Last Visit: Hapoel's last league visit to face Hapoel Haifa was on January 31, 2024 (Matchday 19). Hapoel found themselves trailing 4-0 at halftime. Despite scoring three goals in the second half, the comeback fell short. Hapoel's scorers were Alen Ožbolt (51'), an own goal (57'), and Bryan Passi (90+5'). Stav Lemkin provided two assists in that match.

The Last Away Win: The last time Hapoel defeated Hapoel Haifa away in the league was on January 8, 2022. Hapoel arrived at Sammy Ofer and secured a 2-0 victory in Matchday 17, with goals from Ofek Bitton (34') and Shay Elias (86').

The experienced full-back, who boasts an impressive background in French football, is set to join Hapoel Tel Aviv subject to passing medical examinations

Full-back Marcus Coco has agreed terms with the club and is expected to arrive in Israel in the next 24 hours. He will officially sign a one-and-a-half-year contract, subject to the successful completion of medical tests.

The 29-year-old defender joins Hapoel Tel Aviv from Romanian side CFR Cluj, where he made nine league appearances during the first half of the current season. Prior to that, Coco spent five seasons with French club FC Nantes, making 131 appearances in all competitions.

Before joining Nantes in 2019 in a transfer worth €3 million, Coco played for En Avant Guingamp. Over the course of his career, he has made a total of 260 appearances in France’s top division, including 20 league appearances during the 2024/25 season.

At international level, Coco also represented France’s Under-21 national team, earning 17 caps in his youth career.