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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

Match Timeline

36’ – Reineh scores from a corner. Hapoel trails 1-0.
47’ Goal! – Hapoel equalizes 1-1: a brilliant through ball by Krayev found Turiel, who cut inside and struck with his left foot into the near corner past Gad Amos.

58’ – Almost the second for Hapoel: Dappa with a powerful strike from distance, saved by Amos.
59’ – Reineh restores the lead with a counterattack. 2-1.
69’ – Shanda Silva sent off with a straight red card.
90+1’ – Penalty for Hapoel after a handball by Abdallah Jaber, but Amos denies Turiel from the spot.
90+4’ Goal! – Daniel Dappa sets up Krayev, who smashes home from 18 meters. Dramatic equalizer. 2-2

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

Match Timeline:

19’ – Andrian Kraiev broke free and tried his luck from the edge of the box, but the shot went over.
48’ – Kiryat Shmona take a 1–0 lead.
58’ – Goal! Dappa converts from the penalty spot, 1–1.

73’ – Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv complete the comeback: electric scenes at Bloomfield as substitutes combine – Roy Alkokin with a perfect through ball to Stav Turiel, who slotted home to make it 2–1.

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

Match Timeline:

11’ – Following a well-worked attack, Ran Binyamin’s cross from the right found Daniel Dappa, whose header went over the bar.
38’ – Be’er Sheva attempted to push forward, but Binyamin won the ball in midfield and released Rotman with a precise through pass. The winger got the better of Vítor, fired at goal, and after the keeper’s initial save, converted the rebound for 1–0.
66’ – A long ball toward Binyamin unsettled the Be’er Sheva defense. The midfielder broke into the box, waited for support, and set up Lamkin, who slotted home for 2–0.
88’ – Anas Mahamid unleashed a powerful shot from 20 meters that narrowly cleared the crossbar.

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

Match Timeline

6’ – Liran Rotman received an excellent pass from Dappa and found himself one-on-one with Karol Niemczycki, but the Polish keeper made a fine save.
23’ – Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv 1–0 Ashdod: Yazan Nassar collected the ball on the left, lifted his head, and delivered a superb cross to Dappa. The striker made a sharp run to the near post, beating both his marker Yeshilermak and Niemczycki, and finished first-time into the net – a classic striker’s goal and his third in the Toto Cup.

54’ – Almost a second for Dappa. Hapoel broke quickly, and Dappa, at the edge of the area, curled a powerful effort just inches wide.
71’ – Ran Binyamin’s header was denied by Niemczycki.
87’ – Hapoel countered through Binyamin, who fed Toriel on the right, but the midfielder fired wide in a one-on-one situation.
90+4’ – Dappa’s shot inside the box was saved by Niemczycki, and Binyamin missed the rebound from close range, hitting the side netting.

90+6’ – Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv 2–0 Ashdod: High drama! After Hapoel Jerusalem’s fourth goal briefly put them top of the group, Hapoel broke forward again. Dappa surged into the box from the left, outmuscled his defender, and chipped an exquisite ball to the far post, where Binyamin was waiting to volley home and send Hapoel into the semi-final.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv suffered its first loss of the season this evening, falling 3–0 to Maccabi Netanya in Matchday 4 of the Toto Cup Group B stage.

Hapoel arrived at the Netanya Stadium on Tuesday night with a perfect record after two group stage matches, aiming to maintain the team's strong start to the season.

Head coach Eliniv Barda opted to stick with the same starting lineup that produced a convincing 3–0 win over Hapoel Jerusalem last week, hoping for another positive result.

Andrian Kraev, the Bulgarian midfielder and new signing, made his debut for Hapoel when he came on in the 65th minute.

The Reds controlled the pace of the first half and came close to breaking the deadlock when Daniel Dappa’s powerful header struck the crossbar. Despite their dominance, the teams headed into halftime in a goalless draw.

The second half, however, told a different story. Hapoel struggled to recapture the momentum and lost control of the match. The hosts capitalized on their chances and scored three times to hand Hapoel its first defeat of the competition.

With one match remaining in the group stage, Hapoel currently sits in second place in Group B with six points and a goal difference of 5–4. In the final round, the team will host M.S. Ashdod in a decisive match. A victory, combined with dropped points by Maccabi Netanya, could secure Hapoel a place in the Toto Cup semi-finals.

Hapoel Lineup:
Asaf Tzur, Shahar Piven (Amit Lemkin – 73’), Fernand Mayembo (Captain), Or Israelov, Yazan Nassar (Ziv Morgan – 46’), Lucas Falcao, Roy Alcouquin (Andrian Kraev – 65’), Ran Benjamin, Stav Toriel, Roy Korine (Liran Rotman – 38’), Daniel Dappa (Omri Altman – 65’)

Referee: Gal Leibovitz
Venue: Netanya Stadium (Meri Stadium)

Match Events

3’ – Toriel delivered a free-kick into the box, Benjamin rose for the header but missed the target.

38’ – Just one minute after coming on, Liran Rotman created a promising chance with a strong shot to the corner, but Niron was alert and made the save.

40’ – Hapoel’s best chance of the match: Toriel sent in a pinpoint corner to Dappa, who headed from five meters out, only to be denied by the crossbar.

56’ – 1–0 to Maccabi Netanya.

84’ – 2–0 to Maccabi Netanya.

89’ – 3–0 to Maccabi Netanya.

Next Match:
Hapoel will return to Bloomfield Stadium this Saturday (August 9) to host M.S. Ashdod in the fifth and final round of the Toto Cup group stage. Kick-off is set for 20:30.

Hapoel cruise to a 3–0 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in their first official home match of the season – and continue to lead Toto Cup Group B with a perfect record

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv hosted Hapoel Jerusalem this evening in Matchday 3 of the Toto Cup group stage, marking the team’s first official appearance of the 2025/26 season at Bloomfield Stadium.

Coming off a dramatic 2–1 away win over Hapoel Petah Tikva in the tournament opener, Eliniv Barda’s men picked up right where they left off, delivering a convincing attacking performance in front of the loyal Red Army in the stands.

The Reds came out firing and struck early. In the 10th minute, Ran Binyamin delivered a sharp cross from the right, and Stav Toriel – scoring for the second straight game – finished clinically with his right foot.

Just seven minutes later, Roy Korine was brought down inside the box, and Toriel stepped up to the spot. The young forward made no mistake, calmly slotting home to complete a personal brace and take his tally to three goals in two official matches.

In the 35th minute, Hapoel struck again. A scramble in the visitors’ box ended with a clever chest pass from Lucas Falcao to Daniel Dappa, who rifled a low shot into the net from close range – his second goal of the competition.

Hapoel controlled proceedings in the second half and looked to extend their lead, but the final whistle confirmed a dominant 3–0 win, keeping them top of Group B with a flawless six points from two matches and an impressive goal differential of 5:1.

Hapoel Tel Aviv XI:
Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernan Mayembo, Or Israelov (Doron Leidner – 72’), Yazan Nassar, Lucas Falcao (Ari Cohen – 67’), Ran Binyamin, Roy Elkokin, Stav Toriel (Amit Lamkin – 67’), Roy Korine (Liran Rotman – 55’), Daniel Dappa (Omri Altman – 55’)

Referee: Yigal Frid (Bloomfield Stadium)

Next fixture:
Hapoel will travel to Netanya Municipal Stadium next Tuesday (August 5), where they will face Maccabi Netanya in Matchday 4 of the Toto Cup group stage. Kickoff is set for 20:00.

Match Timeline

7’ – Ran Binyamin curled in a pinpoint cross from the right. Roy Elkokin met it with his head inside the box but sent the ball narrowly wide of the post.

10’ – Goal! 1–0 Hapoel Tel Aviv!
Ran Binyamin whipped in a low ball into the area. Stav Toriel controlled it and struck with his right foot. The shot deflected off Noam Malmoud, wrong-footed Nadav Zamir, and found the back of the net.

17’ – Goal! 2–0 Hapoel Tel Aviv!
Roy Korine was fouled in the area by Harel Shalom. Toriel confidently stepped up and converted from the penalty spot to seal a first-half double.

21’ – Another big chance for Korine, who found space inside the box but sent his shot off-target.

35’ – Goal! 3–0 Hapoel Tel Aviv!
A loose ball in the area fell to Falcao, who chested it into the path of Daniel Dappa. The young striker made no mistake from close range.

56’ – Yazan Nassar played a brilliant through ball to Omri Altman, who found himself one-on-one with Zamir but failed to hit the target.

72’ – Ari Cohen delivered a smart ball into the box. Liran Rotman slid in and came inches away from scoring a fourth, just missing the connection.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Opens Toto Cup Group Stage with a 2-1 Win over Hapoel Petah Tikva — Stunning Winner by Toriel

The Red Devils kicked off their Toto Cup campaign on the right foot with a 2-1 away win against Hapoel Petah Tikva, marking the official debut of several new signings: Fernand Mayembo, Assaf Tzur, Doron Leidner, Lucas Falcao, and Daniel Dappa — all starting in head coach Eliniv Barda’s lineup.

The match began evenly, with both sides cautiously feeling each other out. In the 30th minute, the hosts broke the deadlock and took a 1-0 lead.

But Hapoel responded quickly. Just five minutes later, striker Daniel Dappa capitalized on a loose ball in the box and slotted home the equalizer — marking his first goal in red.

In the second half, Hapoel took control of the match and pressed for a winner. In the 87th minute, the breakthrough finally came. Stav Toriel, in a brilliant solo effort, dribbled past two defenders down the right flank, cut into the box, and fired a powerful shot from a tight angle into the far corner to seal the victory.

Hapoel finishes the night with all three points and a strong start to their Toto Cup journey.

Hapoel Lineup:

Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo, Ziv Morgan (Or Israelov 68’), Doron Leidner (Yazan Nassar 56’), Lucas Falcao, Roy Alcockin (Roy Korine 80’), Ran Benyamin, Amit Lemkin (Ari Cohen 68’), Liran Rotman (Stav Toriel 56’), Daniel Dappa

Next Match:

Hapoel’s next match will take place next Tuesday (July 29), when they host Hapoel Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium in Matchday 3 of Toto Cup Group B. Kickoff at 20:00.

Match Timeline:

17’ – First real chance for Hapoel as Roy Alcockin received the ball from Falcao, skipped past two defenders, and sent a shot wide of the target.
30’ – Goal for Hapoel Petah Tikva, taking a 1-0 lead.
35’ – Goal! Daniel Dappa scores his debut goal! After a high ball into the box, Dappa got a faint header. Omri Katz made the initial save, but Ran Benyamin kept the play alive. The ball came back to Dappa, who tapped it into the empty net — 1-1.

71’ – Just three minutes after coming on, Ari Cohen tested Omri Katz with a curling shot after a turnover by Nadav Nidam, but Katz parried it for a corner.
72’ – From the ensuing corner, Toriel delivered a pinpoint cross to Mayembo’s head. The captain’s effort was again saved by Katz.
87’ – Goal! Stav Toriel turns the game around with a stunning solo run and finish — 2-1 to Hapoel Tel Aviv! The winger danced through defenders and fired a bullet into the far corner to secure the win.

The Reds wrap up their pre-season preparations with a 1–1 draw in their final match of the camp, now shifting focus to the upcoming Toto Cup opener

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv concluded its training camp in Poland this evening (Thursday) with a 1–1 draw against Neftçi Baku of Azerbaijan, in what marked the final fixture of the team’s pre-season schedule ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The match got off to a difficult start for Hapoel, as the Azerbaijani side took the lead in the opening minute. However, Eliniv Barda’s men gradually gained control of the midfield and dictated the pace for the remainder of the first half.

In the 35th minute, El Yam Kanzpolski was brought down in the box, and the referee immediately pointed to the spot. Roy Corine stepped up and calmly converted to bring Hapoel level at 1–1.

The second half saw Hapoel continue to push forward, creating several additional chances, but none were converted. In the end, the match ended in a draw, capping off an intense and valuable training camp as the team looks ahead to the new season.

Next up: the Toto Cup group stage opener, set for this Tuesday.

Hapoel Lineup:
Asaf Tzur, Shahar Piven (Yishai Brosh – 74’), Fernan Mayembo (Ron Talmi – 86’), Ziv Morgan (Tal Archel – 66’), Doron Leidner (Yazan Nassar – 62’), El Yam Kanzpolski (Ran Binyamin – 62’), Roi Elkukin (Lucas Falcao – 46’), Ari Cohen (Amit Lamkin – 62’), Roy Corine (Mor Buskila – 62’), Liran Rotman (Omri Altman – 74’), Daniel Dappa (Anas Mahamid – 66’)

Looking ahead:
Hapoel will kick off its Toto Cup campaign this coming Tuesday (July 22), with an away fixture at the Moshava Stadium in Petah Tikva against local rivals Hapoel Petah Tikva, in the opening round of the group stage. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:00.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Continues Preseason Preparations with Another Victory at the Poland Training Camp

This evening (Tuesday), the team played its third friendly match of the training camp in Siedlce, this time against Motor Lublin from the Polish top division.

The Reds controlled the tempo from the outset and took an early lead in the 10th minute with Anas Mahamid’s second goal of the camp—following an assist from Stav Toriel.

In the 28th minute, Ran Binyamin was brought down in the box, and Toriel calmly converted from the penalty spot to double the lead to 2–0.

In the 60th minute, Daniel Dappa made his unofficial debut in red, coming on as a substitute.

Head coach Eliniv Barda made a number of additional substitutions throughout the second half, and the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.

Hapoel’s Lineup:

Asaf Tzur (Sagi Pinhas – 76’), Shahar Piven (Omri Altman – 31’, Roi Elkukin – 60’), Fernan Mayembo (Samuel Monfort – 60’), Ziv Morgan (Tal Archel – 46’), Yazan Nassar (Doron Leidner – 60’), Lucas Falcao (El Yam Kanzpolski – 60’), Amit Lamkin (Yishai Brosh – 66’), Ran Binyamin (Ari Cohen – 60’), Stav Toriel (Roy Corine – 46’), Mor Buskila (Liran Rotman – 60’), Anas Mahamid (Daniel Dappa – 60’)

Hapoel’s final match of the training camp will take place this Thursday, when the team faces Neftçi Baku from Azerbaijan.

Kickoff is set for 18:00 (local time), and the match will be broadcast live and exclusively on the club’s official app.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv continued its strong form in the training camp in Siedlce, Poland, with an impressive 5–0 victory featuring five different goal scorers.

The Reds faced Neptūnas Klaipėda, a Lithuanian second division side, in their second friendly of the camp on Sunday and dominated from the opening whistle, showcasing high attacking quality throughout the match.

Anas Mahamid opened the scoring with a precise header in the 16th minute. El Yam Kanzpolski doubled the lead in the 25th minute, and Ari Cohen made it 3–0 with a header of his own just before halftime (39').

Hapoel kept the pressure on in the second half: Roy Korine added the fourth in the 79th minute, and Mor Bouskila completed the five-goal tally just three minutes later.

Hapoel’s next pre-season match will take place in two days, as the team is set to face Motor Lublin of Poland at 18:00.

Hapoel Lineup:

Asaf Tzur (Dor Benyamini – 46') (Sagi Pinhas – 80'),
Samuel Monfort (Shahar Piven – 46'),
Fernand Mayembo (Tal Archel – 46'),
Ziv Morgan (Or Israelov – 46'),
Doron Leidner (Yazan Nassar – 46'),
El Yam Kanzpolski (Lucas Falcao – 46'),
Roei Alcoukin (Amit Lemkin – 46'),
Ari Cohen (Ran Benyamin – 46'),
Stav Toriel (Roy Korine – 46'),
Liran Rotman (Mor Bouskila – 46'),
Anas Mahamid (Omri Altman – 46').