Maccabi Tel Aviv kicked off the new season with a statement performance, thrashing Hapoel Be’er Sheva 3-1 to lift the Toto Cup. The victory was powered by a brace from Sayed Abu Farchi and a stunning strike from Dor Peretz, sealing the first silverware of the campaign.
Be’er Sheva started brightly and took a shock lead through Kings Kangwa, but Maccabi’s relentless pressure soon turned the game around. Abu Farchi equalized before halftime, then added his second early in the second period. Peretz’s superb goal put the result beyond doubt.
The win sends a clear message to rivals: Maccabi Tel Aviv are determined to dominate again this season. For Be’er Sheva, the defeat exposes defensive frailties that need urgent attention.
Article source: news-israel.net | Image credit: The Jerusalem Post