This evening, Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host M.S. Ashdod at Bloomfield Stadium in the final Group B fixture of the Toto Cup. Ahead of kickoff, we’ve gathered all the key facts, statistics, and historical insights you should know.
Hapoel enters the match with 6 points from three games (goal difference: 5–4). A victory over Ashdod, combined with dropped points by Maccabi Netanya in their parallel match against Hapoel Jerusalem, would secure the Red Demons a place in the semi-finals.
Ashdod, meanwhile, arrive from the southern port city with just a single point—following one draw and two defeats—holding a goal difference of 2–6.
Match Information
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Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
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Kickoff: 20:30
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Competition: Toto Cup, Group B – Matchday 5
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Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
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Referee: Sapir Berman
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Assistant Referees: Rusty Telis, Ze’ev Frenkel
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Fourth Official: Aviv Amdursky
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Broadcast: Sport 4 HD
The History Books
Hapoel and Ashdod have faced each other 13 times in the Toto Cup to date. One of the most memorable encounters came in 2002, when the two sides met in the competition’s final. Hapoel emerged victorious that day, defeating Ashdod and lifting the Toto Cup—a significant title etched into the club’s history.
Head-to-Head Record (Toto Cup):
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13 Matches
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Hapoel Wins: 3
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Draws: 5
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Ashdod Wins: 5
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Goal Difference: 16–16
At Bloomfield (Hapoel Home Record):
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4 Matches
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Draws: 2
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Ashdod Wins: 2
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Goal Difference: 6–4 in favor of Ashdod
Over the years, Hapoel Tel Aviv and M.S. Ashdod have produced several decisive Toto Cup clashes. A highlight remains May 14, 2002, when the two clubs met in the Toto Cup Final. Hapoel delivered a commanding 4–2 win, with goals from Ben Luz (39’), Kfir Udi (44’), Salim Toama (61’), and an own goal in the 85th minute sealing the trophy.
Hapoel’s largest Toto Cup victory over Ashdod came on August 8, 2018, a 3–0 win at the Yud-Alef Stadium courtesy of goals by Nir Lakis (15’), Ahmad Abed (37’), and Omer Damari (52’).
Their most recent Toto Cup meeting was on August 8, 2023, when Hapoel traveled to Ashdod but suffered a 1–0 defeat.