Kervin Andrade is champion of the Israel Cup with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Venezuelan footballer Kervin "Tuti" Andrade has secured his first title in Asia, winning the Israel State Cup with Maccabi Tel Aviv. The club triumphed over Hapoel Be'er Sheva with a 2-1 victory in a tumultuous final that saw six players sent off. Andrade entered the match in the 84th minute, helping his team manage their lead until the final whistle.

Maccabi Tel Aviv initially fell behind after Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Mohamad Abu Rumi scored in the 12th minute. However, the team mounted a comeback in the second half. Hélio Varela equalized in the 58th minute, and Roy Revivo scored the winning goal in the 64th minute, shortly before Varela was substituted for Andrade.

This victory adds another milestone to Andrade's burgeoning career. The young player debuted professionally with Deportivo La Guaira in Venezuela in 2021. His talent was recognized in 2022 when The Guardian named him among the 60 most promising young footballers globally. He later moved to Brazil, playing for Fortaleza Esporte Clube's U-20 team and eventually the senior squad, before his transfer to Maccabi Tel Aviv.