3 – 1
“Rotem Hatuel gives Hapoel Haifa the lead with a well-taken finish to reward their early dominance”
Pivotal“Yair Mordechai's quick equalizer restores parity and shifts momentum back to the home side”
Pivotal“Cristian Martínez, who had an earlier notable moment, scores what proves to be the winner”
Pivotal“Mor Siman Tov, one of the late substitutes, seals the victory with a clinical finish in stoppage time”
Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Hapoel Haifa
Ironi Kiryat Shmona produced a commanding second-half performance to overturn an early deficit and secure a crucial 3-1 victory over Hapoel Haifa in this Ligat ha'Al encounter. After falling behind to Rotem Hatuel's 30th-minute opener, the hosts responded immediately through Yair Mordechai's equalizer before the break. The turning point came in the 63rd minute when manager made four simultaneous substitutions that completely changed the dynamic, with Cristian Martínez grabbing the decisive second goal just 13 minutes later. Late substitute Mor Siman Tov capped off an impressive team display with a stoppage-time strike, lifting Kiryat Shmona away from the relegation zone while leaving Haifa to rue missed opportunities in what could prove a season-defining result for both clubs.
