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State Cup weekend sees Beitar comeback and dominant displays by top clubs

Beitar survives the rain • Mac Tel Aviv and Mac Haifa run amok • Hap Tel Aviv, Beersheba advance

BEITAR JERUSALEM’S Omer Atzili celebrates after his goal during the 2-1 victory for the capital city side over Ironi Tiberias in the State Cup round-of-32.
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.

Last-minute soccer drama, big wins shake up table

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.

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

Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate after their 3-1 Premier League win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona at Bloomfield Stadium.

Thrills, late drama, and crucial wins highlight Israeli soccer round


Hapoel blanks hapless Maccabi in Haifa derby

An own-goal and unenforced errors sink the Greens in the second match between the city rivals.

Hapoel Haifa striker Eden Ben-Basat hopes he will be still smiling after the league-leader’s road encounter at Ashdod SC on Saturday.

High-octane showdowns among elite four

Hapoel Beersheba begins the weekend in first place on 50 points, one ahead of Beitar Jerusalem, two in front of Maccabi Tel Aviv and four above Hapoel Haifa.

After scoring in five straight matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Vidar Orn Kjartansson has gone five games without a goal, a streak he will be hoping to end when the yellow-andblue hosts Hapoel Haifa in Netanya on Saturday night

Hapoel Haifa remains in the hunt with victory over Netanya

Haifa remains in 4th place despite the win.

Hapoel Haifa striker Eden Ben-Basat hopes he will be still smiling after the league-leader’s road encounter at Ashdod SC on Saturday.

Leader Beersheba visits cellar dweller Acre

Beersheba will not only be aiming to win on Saturday, but will hope to do so in comfortable fashion and pick up some much-needed confidence.

Hapoel Beersheba forward Anthony Nawkaeme looks to regain his scoring touch when the league leader visits Hapoel Acre on Saturday

Hapoel Haifa, Beitar register tight victories

Haifa back on top after triumph over Bnei Yehuda; Jerusalem edges Maccabi Petah Tikva

Beitar Jerusalem midfielder Ya’akov Berihon

Beitar beats Ashdod, edges closer to summit

Bnei Sakhnin and Hapoel Ra’anana draw 1-1. Shlomi Azulay gave Sakhnin the lead on the swamped Netanya pitch in the 76th minute, but Shimon Abuhazira leveled the score for the visitors.

Beitar Jerusalem midfielder Claudemir (right) celebrating with Brazilian teammate Georginho.

Preview: Hapoel Haifa clings to 1st place in tight race

Haifa’s surprise start to the season is all the more remarkable when compared to last season’s results.

Hapoel Haifa striker Eden Ben-Basat hopes he will be still smiling after the league-leader’s road encounter at Ashdod SC on Saturday.

Beersheba back atop table with victory over K8

Beitar Jerusalem’s stoppage-time equalizer at Teddy Stadium last week snapped Beersheba’s winning streak, but the two-time reigning champion got right back on track.

Hapoel Beersheba forward Anthony Nawkaeme vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Haifa battle to draw

Cruyff disappointed as yellow-and-blue fails to gain ground; Ra’anana blanks Ashdod; Beitar hosts Beersheba.

Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Eliran Atar (16) Hapoel Haifa’s Radu Ginsari (right) battle for the ball in Premier League action at Haifa Stadium.

Hapoel Haifa's Cinderella story a breath of fresh air in Premier League

There is still a long way to go, but with six wins and two draws from the first eight matches, Haifa is looking down on the rest of the league and growing in belief with every passing week.

Hapoel Haifa striker Eden Ben-Basat (center) celebrates with teammate Dor Malul.