Half-time: Tiberias - Ironi Kiryat Shmona 0:0

Toto Cup, Round 3: A calm game at the Barell Stadium. The visitors are controlling the ball, Gabay missed a good opportunity to score. On the other hand, Shviro missed a header from close range. Who will win?

Guy Kopichinski | 20:30

Preparation for the 2026/27 Premier League season continues as Ironi Tiberias hosts Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the third round of the Toto Cup. For the northerners, this is the second round as they were free in the first, while the Tiberians have managed to focus on football despite the IV drip affair hovering over the club.

Shay Barda's group was impressive last Tuesday, beating Maccabi Haifa 3:0 with a tremendous first half. Conversely, Tiberias is in a difficult situation off the pitch; beyond numerous suspensions, the IV drip saga seems far from over. Nevertheless, the team has managed to focus on the Toto Cup, having won against Sakhnin (1:2) and losing to Hapoel Haifa (1:3).

Historically, Tiberias has beaten Kiryat Shmona 5 times, against 4 wins for the northerners, with two draws.

First half

42' — Tiberias' most dangerous situation so far came from a free kick. Sanker crossed into the box, Itamar Shviro connected excellently with a header, but Daniel Tenenbaum was in place to deflect it for a corner.

41' — Another yellow card. Alexander Sola committed a foul in a dangerous area and was cautioned by Orel Grinfeld.

36' — Situation for Ironi Tiberias. Kuaku received the ball in the center, advanced, and shot from outside the box, but the ball went over the frame.

29' — First substitution for Tiberias. Ron Unger was injured and replaced by Roi Shachar.

28' — First real chance for Tiberias! The hosts countered, Guy Sanker received the ball on the left, dashed into the box, but his weak shot went straight into the hands of Daniel Tenenbaum.

25' — First chance of the match! Amadou Sania delivered a great through ball to Niv Gabay. The striker went one-on-one against Ido Sharon but shot poorly, missing the target.

15' — First card of the game! Chris Kuaku received a yellow card after a strong tackle on Ariel Sheratzky.

1' — Referee Orel Grinfeld started the match!