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Thrilling Draw in Israeli Classic: Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem Share the Spoils
Haifa, Israel – In a match filled with tension and emotion until the very last second, Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem drew two goals apiece at Sammy Ofer Stadium. The match, corresponding to Matchday 15 of the Ligat Ha’al, left a bittersweet taste for both teams.
The first half passed without goals, but with an intense pace and several yellow cards. Maccabi Haifa dominated ball possession with 47%, seeking to open the scoring, but without success in their shots on goal.
The second half brought a deluge of goals. Beitar Jerusalem took the lead in the 79th minute thanks to a penalty converted by O. Atzili. However, the joy was short-lived, as K. Gorre leveled the score for Maccabi Haifa in the 83rd minute with a goal assisted by D. Haziza. Just when everything seemed to indicate a home victory, Z. Ben Shimol scored in stoppage time for Beitar Jerusalem, sealing the final draw.
Regarding statistics, Beitar Jerusalem had a slight advantage in ball possession with 53%. Maccabi Haifa attempted more shots (12 in total, 4 on target), while Beitar Jerusalem settled for 8 shots (3 on target). The game was contested, with a total of 28 fouls committed between both teams and 5 yellow cards shown.
Substitutions maccabi haifa: at minute 34 S. Goldberg came in and Z. Zasno went out., at minute 63 M. Ohana came in and K. Gorre went out., at minute 81 E. Azoulay came in and D. Haziza went out., at minute 81 Y. Faingezicht came in and G. Naor went out., at minute 81 K. Saief came in and Silva Kani went out.
Substitutions beitar jerusalem: at minute 46 D. Hugi came in and T. Muzie went out., at minute 65 D. Micha came in and Y. Shua went out., at minute 90 R. Elimelech came in and A. Mendy went out., at minute 90 O. Atzili came in and Z. Ben Shimol went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Maccabi Haifa
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