3 – 2
“Or Blorian opens the scoring for Be'er Sheva with an early strike”
“Eliel Peretz scores his first goal to restore Be'er Sheva's lead after Mordechai's equalizer”
Pivotal“Eliel Peretz completes his brace with a well-taken finish to give Be'er Sheva a two-goal cushion”
Pivotal“Yair Mordechai scores his second goal to set up a tense finale for Kiryat Shmona”
“Miguel Vítor receives his second yellow card and is sent off, hampering Kiryat Shmona's late push”
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Ironi Kiryat Shmona in a pulsating encounter that showcased the attacking prowess of both sides. Eliel Peretz emerged as the match-winner with a clinical brace, first restoring the hosts' lead after Yair Mordechai's equalizer, then extending their advantage early in the second half. Despite a spirited fightback from Kiryat Shmona, who reduced the deficit through Mordechai's second goal, Be'er Sheva held firm to claim three vital points that strengthens their position in the upper reaches of Ligat ha'Al. The match was marred by disciplinary issues throughout, culminating in Miguel Vítor's dismissal for a second yellow card in the dying moments, leaving the visitors to rue missed opportunities in what was an end-to-end thriller.