Maccabi Bnei Reineh produced a ruthless away performance in the Israel Leumit League, defeating Ironi Modiin 6-0 at Modiin Stadium on Friday, 23 October 2026. The visitors were sharper, quicker and far more clinical from the opening whistle, scoring three times before half-time and adding three more after the break to record one of the most one-sided results of the Leumit League season.

Match overview

Maccabi Bnei Reineh set the tone inside the first ten minutes, pressing Ironi Modiin high and forcing the home side into a series of rushed clearances. The early pressure told when Shalev Ben-David opened the scoring in the 11th minute, converting from close range after a low cross from the right bypassed the Modiin defence.

Rather than sit on the lead, Reineh kept pushing. Dor Halevi doubled the advantage with a composed header from a corner in the 24th minute, and Amit Cohen made it 3-0 in the 39th minute with a low strike from the edge of the box. Ironi Modiin’s best spell came at the start of the second half, but Reineh absorbed the pressure and then punished the home side on the counter-attack.

Key moments

• 11th minute — 0-1: Shalev Ben-David finishes a flowing move from close range after a dangerous right-sided cross.
• 24th minute — 0-2: Dor Halevi rises highest at a corner and heads firmly past the Ironi Modiin goalkeeper.
• 39th minute — 0-3: Amit Cohen drills a low shot into the bottom corner after Reineh win the ball back in midfield.
• 55th minute — 0-4: Ben-David grabs his second of the night, finishing calmly one-on-one after a quick break.
• 68th minute — 0-5: Substitute Yaniv Mizrahi scores with almost his first touch, turning in a cut-back from the left.
• 84th minute — 0-6: Maor Azulay completes the scoring with a close-range finish as Ironi Modiin’s defence struggles to clear a late attack.

Tactical story

Reineh lined up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 and dominated the middle third by winning second balls and switching play quickly. Their full-backs pushed high, pinning Ironi Modiin’s wide midfielders deep and creating space for the front four to combine. Modiin attempted to build from the back in a 4-3-3, but the press was too aggressive and too coordinated; too many home possessions ended with a sideways pass or a long clearance.

The most telling statistic was Reineh’s control of the final third. They created chances through open play, set pieces and counter-attacks, showing the kind of variety that makes them difficult to defend against. At 3-0, the game was already moving away from Modiin, and the fourth goal early in the second half removed any slim hope of a comeback. Reineh managed the closing half-hour well, keeping their shape and still finding space to add two more goals.

Standout players

Shalev Ben-David was the focal point of the attack, scoring twice and constantly stretching the home defence with runs in behind. Amit Cohen controlled the midfield, setting the tempo and contributing a well-taken goal, while Dor Halevi was dominant in both boxes and added the second goal from a set piece. Goalkeeper Omer Peretz kept a clean sheet and made two important saves at the start of the second half when Ironi Modiin briefly threatened to make a game of it.

Season impact

The three points strengthen Maccabi Bnei Reineh’s position in the upper half of the Leumit League standings and give them a significant goal-difference boost in the promotion race. A 6-0 away win sends a clear message to their rivals and underlines their attacking potential. For Ironi Modiin, the result raises serious defensive questions; the priority now is to reorganise before the next fixture and stop the run of heavy goals conceded. In a league where momentum and goal difference can shape the table over the winter months, Reineh leave Modiin with far more than a routine away victory.