Ghana's Emmanuel Boateng struck just after the break as Hapoel Tel Aviv dispatched Kiryat Shmona 3-1 away from home in the Israeli Premier League.
Ghanaian talent kept shining in Israel on Saturday, with Emmanuel Boateng scoring shortly after the interval to help Hapoel Tel Aviv claim a 3-1 away victory over Kiryat Shmona. His strike tightened the visitors' grip on a game they had controlled from early on.
Another Ghanaian set the tone. Douglas Owusu broke the deadlock in the 10th minute, giving Hapoel Tel Aviv the early lead they would build on. Boateng then doubled down after the restart, and Israeli forward Omri Altman made it three in the 58th minute to put the result firmly beyond doubt.
Kiryat Shmona did find a consolation in stoppage time. Senegalese forward Amadou Sagna converted from the penalty spot, but the hosts had left themselves far too much to do and never threatened a real comeback.
The goal adds to a strong start to the season for Boateng, who now has three goals and two assists in six league appearances. He has blended finishing with creativity, and he is fast becoming a key figure in Hapoel Tel Aviv's top-flight push.
It was also a fruitful afternoon for Ghanaian football abroad, with Owusu and Boateng both getting on the scoresheet in a win that underlines the growing mark African players are making in the Israeli top flight.
