Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Hapoel Beersheba on Saturday, extending their unbeaten start to the season with three wins in as many matches. The match, held at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, saw an early breakthrough from Helio Varela, whose strike found the net within the opening minute, setting the tone for the hosts.

Ester Sokler was a standout performer, converting a penalty to double Maccabi’s lead before Hapoel Beersheba was reduced to ten men following the sending off of Eliel Peretz. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Beersheba managed to pull a goal back through Amir Ganah just before halftime, narrowing the gap to 2-1. However, Sokler secured his brace early in the second half off a precise cross from Varela, and Peretz, who had earlier been sent off, was later credited with a goal, sealing the emphatic win for Maccabi.

Following the game, Maccabi’s Kenny Miller emphasized the importance of maintaining focus despite the advantage, noting some lapses after Beersheba’s red card but praising the team’s halftime adjustments to restore control. Conversely, Beersheba coach Ran Kozuik lamented his team’s poor start and disciplinary setbacks, citing an inability to execute their game plan as major factors behind the defeat.

At the same venue, Hapoel Tel Aviv delivered a dominant 4-0 win against Hapoel Ramat Gan, scoring all four goals in the second half. Emmanuel Boateng opened the scoring in the 57th minute, followed by a spectacular goal from Douglas Owusu on a counterattack. An own goal by Dudu Twito and a late header from captain Fernand Mayembo completed the rout. Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Elyaniv Barda reflected positively on the team’s performance, noting that while the first half lacked goals, the squad capitalized effectively on opportunities after the break.

Ramat Gan’s coach, Messay Dego, expressed frustration with his team’s performance, particularly their defensive struggles and inability to retain possession, which he deemed uncharacteristic. He acknowledged the team's downfall in the latter stages of the match as an issue that must be addressed moving forward.

Elsewhere, Beitar Jerusalem claimed their first win of the season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bnei Sakhnin. Eugene Ansah scored the decisive goal off a corner kick in the second half, helping Almog Cohen’s side bounce back after two initial losses. Cohen highlighted his team’s fighting spirit and emphasis on managing pressure as critical to securing the result. Sakhnin coach Yossi Abukas expressed disappointment, pointing to a missed chance to capitalize on a promising first half and citing a lack of sharpness in front of goal as a key shortcoming.

In a separate fixture at Netanya Stadium, Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Haifa played out a 1-1 draw. Alon Turgeman gave Hapoel Haifa an early lead before Matheus Davo equalized from the penalty spot in the second half, ensuring both teams shared the points.

Maccabi Tel Aviv now turns its attention to the upcoming Tel Aviv derby on Monday night, where they will host Hapoel Tel Aviv, who have recorded two wins and one draw so far this season.