Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv wins 0-1 tonight against Hapoel Petah Tikva as part of the 33rd round of the Winner League. Debut league goal for Mor Buskila.
In its fourth game within just ten days, Hapoel hosted Hapoel Petah Tikva tonight against the backdrop of the season's final stretch with only four rounds remaining.
The Reds entered the encounter after a streak of three league games without a win, with a clear goal to return to winning ways.
Throughout most of the match, Hapoel recorded control, dictating the pace and reaching several opportunities near the goal, but struggled to translate its dominance into an advantage on the scoreboard.
The long-awaited change came in the second half with the entry of Mor Buskila and Omri Altman.
The move that decided the contest came when Altman sent a precise through ball that found Buskila. The young midfielder managed to overcome his marker and coolly beat the goalkeeper, a goal that was also his debut league goal in the red uniform.
This victory puts Hapoel in an impressive starting position toward Europe, as if Maccabi Haifa does not win its match tomorrow, Hapoel will guarantee its return to the European arena for the first time since the 2014/2015 season.
At the end of the 33rd round, Hapoel is located in fourth place in the table with 59 points (not including 2 points deducted by the court) and a goal balance of 53:31 (+22).
Played for Hapoel: Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo {Captain}, Chico, Amit Lemkin, Andrian Kraev, Roei Alkukin (Lucas Falcao – 79), Loizos Loizou (Roy Korine – 56), Stav Toriel (Omri Altman – 56), Xande Silva (Mor Buskila – 69), Emmanuel Boateng (Daniel Dappa – 69).
Referee Yuval Klein in front of 14,100 spectators at Bloomfield Stadium.
Hapoel's next game will take place this coming Friday (15/5) when it hosts Hapoel Beer Sheva at Bloomfield Stadium as part of the 34th round of the Winner League. The game will begin at 16:00.
Events
Minute 27: Andrian Kraev tried his luck from distance, and a good reaction from Shahar Amsalem prevented the opening goal.
Minute 29: A corner set-piece ended with a shot by Loizos Loizou, but the Cypriot was stopped by Amsalem.
Minute 45+1: Xande Silva bypassed well on the baseline, but his shot was parried by Amsalem.
Minute 74, Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv took a 0-1 lead: After a foul, Omri Altman took the ball quickly and found Mor Buskila inside the box, who facing Amsalem did not get confused and put the ball in the net.
