Toto Cup Ligat Al· Season 2026
Hapoel Ramat Gan came from 1-0 down to beat Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-1 in Toto Cup Ligat Al group play. Luan Campos scored the 86th-minute winner after Baranes equalised in the 65th.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Petah Tikva struck first through S. Mazal, who opened the scoring in the 20th minute to give the away side a 1-0 lead at the break. Ramat Gan's O. Itzhak was booked late in the first half (37') but remained on the pitch as his side chased the game.
Ramat Gan head coach Ziv Arie made a change at the interval, introducing F. Iruzie for M. Semel (46'), and the hosts grew into the second half. The equaliser arrived in the 65th minute when I. Baranes found the net to make it 1-1.
Baranes was substituted off shortly after the hour mark (81'), but his work was done. With four minutes of normal time remaining, Luan Campos struck what proved to be the winner — the Brazilian's 86th-minute goal completing the turnaround and securing all three points for Ramat Gan.
The turning point
Baranes' 65th-minute equaliser shifted the momentum decisively. Petah Tikva had controlled the first half through Mazal's early goal, but once Ramat Gan found parity, they pressed for a winner with sustained pressure. The introduction of Iruzie at half-time added energy to Ramat Gan's frontline, and Petah Tikva struggled to contain the home side's improved intensity after the break.
Key performers
- I. Baranes (Hapoel Ramat Gan) — Scored the crucial equaliser in the 65th minute that changed the game's trajectory. Subbed off in the 81st minute after a decisive shift.
- Luan Campos (Hapoel Ramat Gan) — The Brazilian attacker kept his composure to slot home the 86th-minute winner, sealing the comeback and lifting his side up the Group B standings.
- S. Mazal (Hapoel Petah Tikva) — Scored Petah Tikva's opener in the 20th minute and was a threat before being substituted off in the 61st minute.
Player of the match: Luan Campos — for the late winner that decided the contest.
By the numbers — interpreted
Ramat Gan's comeback was built on second-half pressure after a quiet opening period. Petah Tikva led 1-0 at half-time but could not sustain their defensive shape after the break. Ramat Gan made five substitutions across the match to Petah Tikva's three, and the deeper bench allowed Arie's side to maintain intensity in the closing stages — culminating in Campos' 86th-minute winner. The result extended Ramat Gan's momentum in a group where they would ultimately finish second.
What it means
This victory moved Hapoel Ramat Gan up to second place in Toto Cup Group B with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4 matches (7 points), finishing above Hapoel Jerusalem on goal difference. They progressed to the 5th–8th classification play-offs and were scheduled to host Beitar Jerusalem in their next placement fixture.
Hapoel Petah Tikva ended the group stage bottom of Group B with 1 win and 3 losses (3 points), sealed by this defeat. They moved into the 9th–10th classification play-off against Bnei Sakhnin, with a match against Ironi Tiberias also on the schedule.
Verdict
Ramat Gan showed resilience to recover from a first-half deficit against a Petah Tikva side that started brightly but faded after the interval. The comeback was built on effective half-time adjustments and deeper squad rotation. For Petah Tikva, the defeat capped a difficult group campaign in which they managed only one win in four outings.
Match Events
Key match events between Hapoel Ramat Gan and Hapoel Petah Tikva — 3 goals and 1 card recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2016
Hapoel Ramat Gan vs Hapoel Petah Tikva Head to Head Results· 17
Hapoel Ramat Gan and Hapoel Petah Tikva have met 17 times — Hapoel Ramat Gan won 5, Hapoel Petah Tikva won 8, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Hapoel Petah Tikva leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.82 per match (16 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (41%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (29%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Hapoel Petah Tikva are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–4 in 2016.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 Aug 2026