4 – 1
“Michael Ohana gives Maccabi Tel Aviv the lead with a well-taken goal right before half-time”
Pivotal“Sagiv Jehezkel equalizes for Maccabi Haifa, completely changing the momentum of the match”
Pivotal“Guy Melamed puts Haifa ahead for the first time with a crucial breakthrough goal”
Pivotal“Kenji Gorré extends Haifa's lead to 3-1 just two minutes later, effectively killing the contest”
Pivotal“Substitute Niv Gabay caps off the rout with a fourth goal to complete the demolition”
Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Haifa turned in a dominant second-half display to overwhelm rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-1 at home, with the hosts showing tremendous resilience after falling behind early. Michael Ohana's opener for Tel Aviv on the stroke of half-time looked to have given the visitors control, but Sagiv Jehezkel's equalizer seven minutes into the second half completely shifted momentum. The floodgates opened in the final quarter-hour as Guy Melamed, Kenji Gorré, and substitute Niv Gabay all found the net to seal a comprehensive victory that will significantly boost Haifa's league position while leaving Tel Aviv to rue missed opportunities in what became a one-sided affair.
Two of Israel's biggest clubs clash at Sammy Ofer Stadium with just one point separating them in the table. Maccabi Tel Aviv (3rd, 36 pts) visits Maccabi Haifa (4th, 29 pts) in a heated derby that could shake up the top four race.
