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Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv secure opening wins in Israeli Premier League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:26 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv secure opening wins in Israeli Premier League

Summary

The Israeli Premier League commenced with Maccabi Haifa winning 2-1 against Hapoel Ramat Gan, thanks to a brace from Bruninho. Maccabi Tel Aviv also claimed victory, defeating Hapoel Jerusalem 5-2, highlighted by a hat trick from Dor Peretz. Off the field, incidents of fan violence emerged, prompting concerns for the season ahead. The league faces pressure to address these issues as attendance records are anticipated to be broken.

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By the Numbers

•Maccabi Haifa opens season with 2-1 win against Hapoel Ramat Gan.
•Bruninho scores both goals for Maccabi Haifa.
•Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Hapoel Jerusalem 5-2 with Dor Peretz scoring a hat trick.
•Fan violence reported outside multiple stadiums after games.
•Upcoming match features Maccabi Haifa against Maccabi Tel Aviv next Monday.

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10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Israeli Premier League season opens with goals, drama and off-field concerns

What they're saying

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The Greens applied all kinds of pressure early on as they repeatedly penetrated the box, with Kenji Gorre doing as he pleased. The Israel Premier League season got underway with plenty of action on the pitches across the country, although a number of teams did not play due to their participation in European competition.
— Yahoo Sports

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