{
  "id": 17006150,
  "title": "Hapoel Tel Aviv riding high into derby with Toto Cup glory on the line",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/hapoel-tel-aviv-riding-high-into-derby-with-toto-cup-glory-on-the-line",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T04:21:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-913177"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hapoel Tel Aviv arrived at Teddy Stadium with enthusiastic fan support and delivered a strong 3-0 win against Hapoel Jerusalem this week. After some initial difficulty in the first half, the team found its flow in the second half, scoring three well-executed goals that showcased their quality of play. Key contributions included Daniel Dappa's early goal, Omri Altman's brilliant backheel, and Yannick Leliendal's decisive cross for Roie Alkukin. With this victory, Hapoel Tel Aviv remains competitive in the top table alongside Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beersheba, and Maccabi Haifa. Beyond the immediate table position, the 3-0 win sets them up nicely for Thursday's Tel Aviv derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup final at Bloomfield Stadium. For Hapoel Tel Aviv, a triumph in the Toto Cup final would provide a meaningful milestone in their journey back to the top flight after a period in the Leumit League. Veteran midfielder Omri Altman emphasized the importance of competing for titles consistently to achieve long-term success. Both coaches stress the significance of the match, highlighting the passionate atmosphere expected at Bloomfield Stadium and the desire to outperform their previous derby encounter, which ended in defeat.",
  "summary": "The victory keeps Hapoel Tel Aviv firmly in the mix near the top of the table, alongside the likes of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beersheba, and Maccabi Haifa.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hapoel Tel Aviv wins 3-0 against Hapoel Jerusalem",
    "Daniel Dappa, Omri Altman, and Yannick Leliendal score goals",
    "Hapoel Tel Aviv prepares for Toto Cup final against Maccabi Tel Aviv"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Securing this dominant victory provides Hapoel Tel Aviv with the necessary momentum to seek a meaningful trophy as they attempt to re-establish themselves among the league's elite clubs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}