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Hapoel Haifa Upsets Beitar Jerusalem in Thrilling Match
Haifa, Israel – In an exciting match played at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, Hapoel Haifa defeated Beitar Jerusalem 2-3 in a game corresponding to round 23 of the Ligat Ha’al. Despite Beitar Jerusalem’s clear possession advantage (71%), Hapoel Haifa proved more clinical in front of goal.
T. Diarra opened the scoring for Hapoel Haifa in the 14th minute, assisted by D. Hugi. D. Hugi extended the lead with a goal in the 31st minute, assisted by T. Diarra, and then scored a penalty in the 36th minute to make it 0-3. Beitar Jerusalem reacted in the second half, with goals from P. Twumasi in the 54th minute and O. Atzili from a penalty in the 58th minute, narrowing the gap but unable to avoid defeat.
The match was characterized by Hapoel Haifa’s greater accuracy in their shots, with 6 out of 12 shots on target, while Beitar Jerusalem only managed to put 3 of their 14 shots on target. Beitar Jerusalem dominated possession and corners (9 to 0), but this superiority was not reflected in the scoreline. Both teams finished the match with one yellow card each. The victory leaves Hapoel Haifa in a favorable position in the league table.
Substitutions beitar jerusalem: at minute 9 T. Muzie came in and Y. Shua went out., at minute 46 A. Yona came in and L. O. Mizrahi went out., at minute 46 J. Marcelin came in and I. Soro went out., at minute 76 M. George came in and P. Twumasi went out., at minute 76 Silva Kani came in and O. Atzili went out.
Substitutions hapoel haifa: at minute 59 L. Sardal came in and A. Doumbia went out., at minute 59 A. Zargary came in and Y. Ferber went out., at minute 70 I. Noy came in and N. Sabag went out., at minute 82 J. East came in and D. Hugi went out., at minute 82 O. Dgani came in and D. Salou went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Hapoel Haifa
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