Hapoel Beersheba

Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape

Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.

BEITAR JERUSALEM coach Barak Itzhaki has quietly guided the yellow-and-black from early-season promise to an unlikely place atop the Israel Premier League table at midseason.
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Liran Rotman assisted on the winning goal and made up for his penalty miss in last week’s derby as the Reds beat Hapoel Beersheba 2-1 at Bloomfield.

Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot

MACCABI TEL AVIV teammates Roman Sorkin (left) and Oshae Brissett celebrate after a basket during their team’s 95-84 win over Hapoel Jerusalem over the weekend.

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Hapoel Jerusalem

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate with Timoti Muzie (center) after his 33rd-minute tally provided all the scoring in Beitar’s 1-0 win over Maccabi Bnei Reineh.

Beitar Jerusalem grabs share of first place in win against Maccabi Bnei Reineh


Beitar’s late goal shocks Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium

Combined with Beersheba’s loss, Jerusalem tightens title race • Maccabi Tel Aviv draws Netanya

BEITAR JERUSALEM’S Ziv Ben Shimol celebrates with coach Barak Itzhaki after he scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 road victory over Maccabi Haifa.

Last-minute soccer drama, big wins shake up table

Beitar Jerusalem edges Bnei Sakhnin to keep pace with Hapoel Beersheba, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Petah Tikvah draw

ADI YONA enjoyed a breakout performance for Beitar Jerusalem on Monday, scoring both goals in the 2-1 victory over Bnei Sakhnin at Teddy Stadium.

'Goals, chaos and rising stars': A wild start to the Israel Premier League soccer season

There were upsets, drama, up-and-coming players, as well as disappointments and unfortunate incidents that the league would no doubt like to improve on as the campaign heads into round two.

DAN BITTON and Hapoel Beersheba have been the cream of the crop so far through the first of two rounds of play in the Israel Premier League season.

Shua hits 'hat-trick' in Beitar’s 5-0 rout as Israeli league delivers drama across the board

Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv managed a narrow 2-1 win over Hapoel Haifa despite playing a man down after Ido Shachar received a straight red card.

BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Yarden Shua celebrates with his teammates after scoring his third goal to complete his first hat-trick during a 5-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Kyiv to advance in Europa League

With domestic and international soccer seasons in full swing, the competition is fierce and fast-paced.

MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate following their 3-2 aggregate victory over Dynamo Kyiv to advance to the regular season of the Europa League

Israel’s Premier League set for kickoff

From Maccabi TA’s three-peat goal to Beitar Jerusalem’s attacking prowess, the season promises fireworks.

 Picture of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer  players celebrating

Beersheba beats Maccabi Tel Aviv to capture Cup

Now the Reds will turn their sights on advancing to the second round of Europa League qualifying when they host Levski Sofia in Hungary on Thursday.

 Hapoel Beersheba Israel soccer story by Joshua Haickman on Page 8 – Picture of Hapoel Beersheba celebrating after winning the Super Cup over Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes edge in title race

Hapoel Beersheba draw with Beitar Jerusalem puts yellow-and-blue in driver’s seat with a game left.

 MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa, a result that put the yellow-and-blue in first place with one game left in the season.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beersheba still neck-and-neck

Bloomfield draw keeps title race tight • Netanya blanks Beitar • Mac Haifa still reeling from Bachar’s firing

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Weslley Patati (left) and Hapoel Beersheba’s Eliel Peretz vie for the ball during their teams’ 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Stadium.

Beersheba books final duel with Beitar

Second-tier Hapoel Tel Aviv no match for Premier League leader in lopsided State Cup semi

 HAPOEL BEERSHEBA’S Dan Bitton (front) celebrates with teammate Zahi Ahmed after he scored the final goal in their 5-1 State Cup semifinal win over Hapoel Tel Aviv.