Hapoel Tel Aviv Defeats Champions in Stoppage Time to Claim Top Spot
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated the reigning champions 1-0 in stoppage time with a goal by Roi Alkokin, climbing to the top of the league table under coach Elyaniv Barda.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over the reigning champions in Beersheba, thanks to a stoppage-time strike by Roi Alkokin. Coached by Elyaniv Barda, who returned to the city where he grew up, Hapoel delivered a powerful championship statement, climbing to the top of the league table.
A Tactical Masterclass and Grit
The match was a hard-fought, gritty battle true to the traditions of both clubs. Barda has instilled his trademark resilience into Hapoel Tel Aviv, building a defensively sound unit that locks down the goal before striking decisively. Despite missing key anchors, Ran Kozuch's side fought hard, but conceding in the dying moments left them frustrated.
A Historic Run
Celebrating with nearly 2,000 traveling fans in Beersheba, Hapoel Tel Aviv enters the international break on the back of an extraordinary ten-day stretch. Securing wins against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa, and Hapoel Beersheba is a feat the red side of Tel Aviv has not witnessed in nearly a decade and a half, setting the stage for a thrilling title race.
