3 – 3
“Javon East converts penalty to level the score after Haifa fell behind early”
Pivotal“Liran Sardal puts Haifa ahead for the first time with a crucial strike”
Pivotal“George Diba's unfortunate own goal hands Tel Aviv a dramatic equalizer”
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Hapoel Haifa
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Haifa surrendered a commanding 3-1 lead in dramatic fashion as Hapoel Tel Aviv fought back to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw in this heated Ligat ha'Al encounter. Haifa looked to have taken control after overturning Roy Korine's early opener through a Javon East penalty and goals from Liran Sardal and Ofek Biton, but their momentum collapsed in the second half. Ziv Morgan's strike gave Tel Aviv hope before Gal Arel's red card shifted the dynamic, and George Diba's unfortunate own goal ten minutes from time completed a remarkable comeback that leaves both sides with mixed feelings about dropped points.
Third-placed Hapoel Tel Aviv travel to Sammy Ofer Stadium looking to complete a season double over seventh-placed Hapoel Haifa. The visitors arrive in superior form despite recent setbacks, while Haifa desperately need points to climb the Ligat ha'Al table after a disappointing campaign so far.
