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.