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Bnei Yehuda Secures Late Victory to Capture Leumit League Toto Cup
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Final Showdown
In the Leumit League Toto Cup final, Bnei Yehuda defeated Hapoel Acre 1-0 thanks to a second-minute stoppage-time strike by forward Stav Nahmani. The goal clinched the Yellows’ second consecutive Toto Cup title. Acre pressed for an equaliser late in regulation and were close to forcing a penalty shootout before Nahmani’s decisive finish.
Season Context for Both Clubs
Hapoel Acre entered the final after a difficult start to the league season, managing only one point from their first nine matches and failing to score in that span. Their solitary point came from a 0-0 draw with Maccabi Bnei Reineh. The cup final represented a rare opportunity to win their first trophy since the 2005/06 season. Bnei Yehuda, by contrast, dominated the match from the outset, creating early chances and controlling possession throughout.
Key Performers
- Stav Nahmani – Scored the winning goal; had already recorded 10 league goals in the opening nine rounds and increased his season total to 15 across all competitions.
- Ze Flores – Had a header that struck the crossbar in the ninth minute.
- Da Silva – Missed a one-on-one opportunity in the 24th minute.
- Roi Zikri – Came close for Acre in the 77th minute, shooting wide from a one-on-one chance.
Match Statistics
- Final score: Bnei Yehuda 1, Hapoel Acre 0.
- Goal timing: 92nd minute (second minute of stoppage time).
- Yellow cards: Hapoel Acre defender Yacouba Toumagnon received a second yellow and was sent off, leaving Acre with ten men.
- Injuries: Bnei Yehuda’s Yuval Piven required transport to Beilinson Hospital after a reckless challenge by Toumagnon in the 33rd minute.
The victory adds to Bnei Yehuda’s recent cup success, while Acre’s campaign remains marked by early-season struggles and a missed chance at silverware.
