An excellent first half gave the Reds three big points against the rivals from Jerusalem

The senior women’s team hosted Beitar Jerusalem for a makeup match as part of the fourth round of the league.

Nine minutes after kickoff, Shira Feniger was fouled in the box by the opposing goalkeeper. Defender Shai Perl, who wore the captain’s armband in the absence of the suspended Ana Chminova, converted the penalty and put us in the lead.

Ten minutes later, a nice combination between Eden Avital and Roni Ohana ended with a goal by the latter, bringing her season total to eight league goals.

In the 40th minute, Gil Havatzalet made it 3:0 with a sharp shot from the edge of the box. Three minutes later, Shai Perl was first to a corner kick and completed a brace with a beautiful scorpion kick to score Hapoel’s fourth.

The score remained unchanged until the end, and with the win, Hapoel climbed to second place in the league table, with 11 points out of 15 possible. The team will now go on a two-week break before hosting Hapoel Bnot Karmiel. The final kickoff time will be announced later.

Played for Hapoel: Agam Haviv, Shoval Kedoshim (Noa Levy, 27’), Shai Perl, Thaina Marinsh, Shira Feniger (Moran Hayman, 46’), Zohar Cohen, Hadas Prawer, Gil Havatzalet, Roni Eli, Eden Avital (Elia Shrara, 78’), and Roni Ohana.

The full squad, schedule, and all updates on the women’s team are available in the app.

The senior women’s squad recorded an emphatic 7:0 victory this evening (Wednesday) over Maccabi Be’er Sheva - with a hat-trick from Eden Avital

After a 2:2 draw in the season opener against Hapoel Be’er Sheva away, Ofer Ben Ze’ev’s team hosted their first home match of the season, as part of Matchday 2 in the National League. The coach made just one change to the lineup - Gil Havazlet started instead of Noa Levy. The visitors arrived after a 3:1 away win over Maccabi Rehovot in their first match.

In the 13th minute, Hapoel took the lead when Eden Avital scored from an assist by Gil Havazlet. Two minutes later, defender Shai Perl doubled the advantage with a beautiful backheel goal from a corner by Ana Chminova - and Hapoel went into halftime up 2:0.

The second half was a red explosion - Avital netted her second of the match off another assist from Chminova, before Roni Ohana scored for the second week in a row to make it 4–0. Avital then completed her hat-trick, and Shira Peniger added her first-ever goal in red. In the 74th minute, Hapoel went down to 10 players after Zohar Cohen was shown a straight red card for a foul on the opposing goalkeeper. Four minutes from time, team captain Ana Cheminava sealed a commanding 7–0 win with her first goal for the club.

Hapoel lineup: Agam Haviv, Shoval Kedoshim, Shai Perl, Thiana Marins, Noa Feniger (70’ Noa Levy), Zohar Cohen, Gil Havazlet, Hadas Prawer (70’ Elia Sharara), Ana Cheminava, Eden Avital, Roni Ohana (77’ Roni Eli).

Next up, the reds will face Maccabi Atlit away. The exact time and date will be announced soon.

Full squad list, fixtures, and league table are available now on our official app.

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s women’s team kicked off the 2025/26 season this evening (Thursday) with an away match against Hapoel Be’er Sheva. The players of coach Ofer Ben Ze’ev showed character, coming from behind twice in a game that ended in a 2–2 draw. Roni Ohana and Eden Avital (penalty) were on target.

After being relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season, Hapoel began its National League campaign with a clear goal: earning promotion back to the top division.

Ben Ze’ev’s starting lineup featured Agav Haviv in goal; Shoval Kedoshim, Shai Perl, Tayna Marins, and Shira Feniger in defense; Zohar Cohen, Noa Levy, Eden Avital, Hadas Prawer, and Ana Cheminava in midfield; and Roni Ohana up front.

For Marins, Ohana, Feniger, and Kedoshim, it was a debut appearance in Hapoel.

The opening fixture brought together two teams expected to compete at the top of the table, as Be’er Sheva were also relegated from the Premier League last season. The sides met four times last year, with Hapoel remaining unbeaten.

The hosts took the lead in the 45th minute through Annie Felicia Totina Anganemben. Hapoel equalized in the 60th minute when Roni Ohana scored the team’s first goal of the season, but Be’er Sheva struck back immediately to make it 2–1. The Reds refused to give up, and in the 81st minute Eden Avital leveled from the penalty spot after Anna was fouled in the box.

No further goals were scored, and Hapoel’s season opener ended in a 2–2 draw.

Next week (Wednesday, October 15), the Reds will host Maccabi Be’er Sheva at the Hodorov Training Complex.

The full squad list, league fixtures, and standings are available now in the Hapoel Tel Aviv app.

The 2025/26 season of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s women’s team gets underway tomorrow (Thursday) with an away match in Be’er Sheva: “We’ve worked hard ahead of the season opener – this journey will require us to be even better”.

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s women’s team will officially begin its National League campaign tomorrow (Thursday), facing Hapoel Be’er Sheva at Reisser 3 Stadium in Be’er Sheva (kickoff at 19:30).

After one season in the Premier League, the team returns to the second division, with a clear goal for this year: earning promotion back to the Premier League. The road won’t be easy, but over the summer a new squad was built – one that we believe can achieve that target.

The team is coached by Ofer Ben Ze’ev, who was appointed last January and continues for another season. “We’ve worked hard for this moment. We’re at the beginning of a long journey that will demand improvement from all of us,” said Ben Ze’ev. “I believe in the players and in the staff, and I’m confident we’ll meet our goals”.

The captain’s armband this season will be worn by Ana Cheminava from Georgia, who also captains her national team. Anna, an attacking player who joined Hapoel at the start of last season, suffered a serious injury – a torn ACL – after just a few matches. She completed her rehabilitation within the club and is now fully fit and ready for the challenge ahead.
“We’ve worked hard for two months to be ready for this moment”, Ana shared. “I’m really excited, and so are the rest of the players. We’re looking forward to tomorrow, and I believe we’ll give our best performance and come back home with three points”.

From last season’s squad, several key players continue: Israel national team forward Eden Avital, defender Shai Perl, goalkeeper Agam Haviv, and midfielder Zohar Cohen.
They are joined by Brazilian defender Thayna Marins, as well as Hadas Prawer and Noa Levi, both returning for a second spell at the club, Moran Heyman, and young talents Shira Feniger, Shoval Kedoshim, Miya De Russo, Eliya Sharara, and Roni Ohana.

The National League this season includes ten teams, each playing the others twice (two rounds). After that, the league splits into playoffs - four teams in the upper group and six in the lower – where each team again plays the others twice. The top two teams at the end of the playoffs will be promoted to the Premier League.

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s home matches will be hosted at Hodorov Complex, and we hope to see as many of our red fans as possible throughout the season – cheering and pushing the team forward from the stands!

The young goalkeeper joins the senior women’s squad: “I come with great motivation to work hard, grow, and lead the team alongside my teammates to significant achievements.”

Maya De Russo has signed a three-year contract with the club and has begun preparations for the upcoming season with the senior team.

De Russo, 19, arrives from M.S. Kiryat Gat, where she played for the girls’, youth, and senior squads. She made her first appearances in the Israeli Women’s Premier League with the reigning champions during the 2022/23 season, and to date has featured in 16 senior matches across all competitions.

Following her signing, De Russo said: “I’m happy and proud to join Hapoel Tel Aviv, and I’m grateful for the warm welcome and the trust placed in me. I’m entering the new season with strong motivation to work hard, develop, and lead the team with my teammates to meaningful accomplishments. I’m looking forward to all the challenges and experiences ahead. Yalla Hapoel!”

Good luck, Maya!

Right-back from Ramat HaSharon joins the squad: "Excited to start a new chapter, confident we’ll have a strong team that will meet our goals."

Defender Shoval Kedoshim has signed with the club for one season, with an option for an additional year.

Kedoshim (21) has spent her entire career with Ramat HaSharon, from the youth ranks through to the senior team. Over the past five seasons in the Israeli Premier League, she made her mark with the senior squad, recording 12 appearances in all competitions last season.

Following the signing, Kedoshim said:
"I’m happy to begin a new chapter at a big club like Hapoel Tel Aviv, and it’s an honor to be part of it. We have a challenging season ahead, and I believe we’ll have a strong team capable of achieving our main goal this year. Yalla Hapoel!"

Good luck, Shoval!

The experienced defender will continue with the senior team for another two seasons: "I’m determined to help the team achieve its goals"

Shai Perl has signed with the club for two more years and will continue to lead the team’s defensive line.

28-year-old Perl joined us last year and made 24 appearances in all competitions. In the past, she played for SC Sand in Germany, Hapoel Petach Tikva (three stints), the Girls' Football Academy, Maccabi Kishronot Ramat Hasharon (two stints), and Hapoel Ra’anana. In the 2019/20 season, she won the Israeli Championship with Ramat Hasharon.

She has 18 caps with the Israeli senior national team and also played for the youth national teams earlier in her career.

Following the signing, Perl said: "I'm happy and excited to continue in the red uniform. I’m ready for the challenges ahead and determined to help the team reach its goals."

Good luck, Shai!

The 21-year-old defender joins the squad: "Excited to join a club with high ambitions"

Shira Feniger has signed a two-year contract with the club, including an option for a third season, and will bolster our senior women’s team.

The 21-year-old defender spent last season with Maccabi Kishronot Ramat HaSharon and Hapoel Petach Tikva (half a season with each club). In the 2023/24 season, she played for Bnot Netanya in the Israeli Premier League, following previous stints at Hapoel Ra’anana and an earlier spell at Ramat HaSharon.

Feniger has five caps for Israel’s U-19 national team.

Following the signing, Feniger said:
"I'm happy and excited to join a great club like Hapoel Tel Aviv, a club that strives for excellence. I promise to give my all for the team, and I believe we can achieve our goals together. Yalla Hapoel!"

Good luck, Shira!

The captain of the Georgian national team will remain at the club for another season: “I’m ready to give everything for the club and for the people who believed in me.”

Georgian midfielder Ana Cheminava has signed a one-year contract with the club, with an option for an additional season. She will wear the red jersey for the second consecutive year.

Cheminava (29) joined the team last season as a key signing. After 11 impressive appearances, she suffered an ACL tear during the match against Hapoel Petah Tikva and has since undergone her entire rehabilitation process with the club. Now fully recovered, she is ready and eager for the start of the 2025/26 season.

She has earned 54 international caps for the Georgian national team, where she proudly wears the captain’s armband.

Following the signing, Cheminava said:
“Throughout the entire challenging rehabilitation process, Hapoel stood by me without hesitation. Now, I’m ready to give back and give my all — to the club, to the fans, and to those who believed in me.”

Good luck, Ana!

A graduate of the girls’ youth academy, she returns to play for the women's team: "Excited to come back home, I’m here to fulfill big dreams"

Noa Levy has signed with the club for one season, with an option for another, and will return to play for the senior team.

17-year-old Levy, who plays as a defender and midfielder, grew up in Hapoel’s youth department and spent three seasons with the club’s girls and under-19 teams. In the 2023/24 season, she was promoted to the senior squad and took part in the team’s promotion to the Premier League, making 15 appearances.

Last season, she played for Hapoel Petah Tikva.

Following her signing, Levy said: "I couldn't be more excited to come back home. Hapoel Tel Aviv is the club I grew up in, and I’m thrilled to return and play in its ranks. My last season in red ended with promotion and many joyful moments – I’m coming back aiming to repeat that, and dreaming even bigger. Yalla Hapoel!"

Welcome back and good luck, Noa!