Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv defeated 2–1 this evening at Toto Turner Stadium against Hapoel Be’er Sheva in Matchday 6 of the Israeli Premier League. Huge equalizer by Touriel.
Hapoel travelled to Turner Stadium in Be’er Sheva carrying strong momentum, with four wins in their first five league matches, aiming to continue their excellent start to the season.
However, in the 6th minute, the home side scored on their first attack of the match, putting Hapoel 1–0 down.
Despite the disappointing start, the Reds responded quickly. In the 9th minute, Stav Touriel curled a stunning free kick into the net to equalise — his fifth goal of the season in six matches.
Hapoel continued to dominate most of the first half and nearly completed the turnaround when Daniel Dappa found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but his effort went just wide of the post.
The second half was more balanced, but it was the hosts who were awarded a penalty, which they converted to regain the lead. Hapoel pushed forward in search of another equaliser but couldn’t find the breakthrough, recording their first league defeat of the season.
Despite the loss, Hapoel remain near the top of the table — sitting third with 13 points and an impressive goal tally of 15:9 after six matches.
The league will now pause for an international break. On 19.10, Hapoel will return to Bloomfield Stadium to host the Tel Aviv Derby as part of Matchday 7. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:30.
Hapoel Lineup:
Asaf Tzur, Shahar Piven (Amit Lemkin – 23’), Fernand Mayembo (C), Chico Alves, Doron Leidner, Lucas Falcao, Andrian Kraiev, Ran Benjamin (Shanda Silva – 62’), Roee Elkokin (Loizos Loizou – 62’), Stav Touriel (Roy Korine – 77’), Daniel Dappa (Omri Altman – 77’)
Referee: David Foxman at Toto Turner Stadium, Be’er Sheva.
Match Events Timeline
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6’ – Hapoel concede and trail 1–0.
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9’ — Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv equalises! Stav Touriel stepped up for a free kick just outside the box and curled a magnificent strike past Ofir Marciano, who spotted it too late. A superb goal from Touriel.
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36’ – A long ball from Marciano reached Falcao, who nodded it forward to Daniel Dappa. The striker found himself alone against the veteran goalkeeper, who rushed out and made a crucial save.
- 61’ – Dappa struck from a tight angle towards Marciano’s near post, but the keeper managed to parry it away.
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68’ – A long pass from Loizos Loizou found Touriel on the right flank. He squared it for Shanda Silva, who attempted a first-time finish but was blocked en route to goal.
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73’ — Penalty for the hosts, converted for 2–1.