BySimon Griver, Simon Griver
Maccabi Tel Aviv became the first Israeli team to win the domestic treble following a 6-2 Israel FA Cup final success over Hapoel Beer Sheva.
Having already clinched the Ligat Ha'Al and the Toto Cup, Maccabi cruised to victory in front of 30,000 fans at the recently opened Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa.
Rade Prica fired a hat-trick and strikes from Yoav Ziv, Maharan Radi and Eran Zahavi completed the rout in what was the highest-scoring ever Israeli cup final.
"This was the best game of my career," said Prica. "To score a hat-trick in a cup final is a dream come true. Together with the fans, we have made history."
Maccabi manager Pako Ayestaran said: "I knew this team had enormous potential and I am so proud that we have made history."
There was reportedly a row before the match between Ayestaran and General Manager Jordi Cruyff over team selection and Ayestaran is not expected to continue next season despite winning the treble.
Ayestaran told reporters: "I don't have a contract for next season and I just want to enjoy the moment. The future does not depend on me."