Ukrainian striker's double took Maccabi Netanya to the Israel Cup final (VIDEO)

Israeli Maccabi Netanya's Ukrainian striker Stanislav Bilenkiy was the hero of his team's game yesterday against Ashdod in the Israel Cup semi-final.

The 24-year-old scored twice in that game and effectively propelled Maccabi into the final of the tournament.

Israel Cup. 1/2 finals

"Ashdod - Maccabi N 1:3 (0:3)
Goals: Mazal (65) - Takang (6), BILENKIY (9, 35)

Maccabi Netanya will play the winner of the other semi-final pairing, Beitar vs Maccabi Tel Aviv, in the Israel Cup final.

It should be added that Bilenkiy has been defending Maccabi colours on loan since last winter and is contractually linked to Dinamo Tbilisi. In Ukraine, the striker is known for his performances for Olympique Donetsk and Rukh Lviv. In addition, Bilenkiy was called up to the Ukraine youth team.