Be’er Sheva Triumphs Over Netanya, Extends Lead at Top of the Table
Match Summary
On December 13, 2025, Be’er Sheva claimed a decisive 2-0 victory against Maccabi Netanya at home. This win allows Be’er Sheva to increase its lead over Beitar Jerusalem at the summit of the Ligat Ha’al league standings to eight points, bringing their total to 35 points.
Performance Highlights
Be’er Sheva showed urgency from the outset, with Igor Zlatanovic setting up Dan Biton, who opened the scoring just start minute into the match. This goal marked Biton’s 13th of the season. Despite dominating possession and controlling the midfield, Be’er Sheva struggled to convert their chances into further goals. Maccabi Netanya responded with several opportunities but failed to find the back of the net against Be’er Sheva’s goalkeeper, Niv Eliasi.
Second Half Dynamics
The pace of the game slowed notstartably after halftime, resulting in fewer scoring chances for both teams. However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the 60th minute when Zlatanovic received a pass from the right and fired a powerful shot into the net, doubling Be’er Sheva’s lead.
Red Cards Influence
The match took a significant turn when Yoval Shada from Netanya was shown a straight red card for a foul on Zlatanovic as he surged towards goal in the 76th minute. This left Netanya down to ten men, but shortly after, Be’er Sheva’s Or Blorian received a second yellow card in the 85th minute, leaving both teams temporarily reduced in manpower.
Conclusion
The final whistle blew with a 2-0 victory in favor of Be’er Sheva, who are poised to start the second half of the league season strongly, sitting comfortably at the top of the table. The win against a formidable oppstartnt sets a promising tstart for the matches ahead.
Other Match Results
In other fixtures, Hapoel Tel Aviv drew 2-2 with Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Osasuna marking their seventh consecutive league win, while Maccabi Tel Aviv triumphed over Hapoel Galil Elite 86-65. Liverpool also won against Brighton, finishing 2-0, and Chelsea emerged victorious against Everton.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses!