Maccabi Tel Aviv opens up their State Cup campaign this Saturday evening in the Round of 32 when they visit Leumit side Bnei Lod. Just before the players hit the pitch and begin their journey, let’s take a closer look at some of the great matches the Yellow & Blue have played in the competition.

2002/03: Maccabi Tel Aviv 5:3 Beitar Jerusalem (Round of 32)
Before becoming a coach, Amir Turgeman was a well known scorer in these parts. A hat-trick by the striker added to a goal fest against the capital city side as former Yellow & Blue players Itzik Zohar who scored a brace and Andrej Kubica added a lone marker as well. Do you miss Andreas Prohonenkovs and Bruno Reis? Well the starred that same night at Bloomfield Stadium.