Be'er Sheva Clinches Dramatic 2-1 Win Over Hapoel Ramat Gan After Champions League Disappointment

Following their recent setback in the Champions League playoffs, Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Hapoel Ramat Gan in Rehovot on August 29, 2026. The reigning champions, who had postponed their league opener, began their Israeli Premier League season with an important win despite a depleted squad under coach Ran Kojukh.

Be'er Sheva started with a makeshift attack featuring Amit Ohana, Amir Ganah, and Hamoudi Kana'an. Early chances included a disallowed goal by Itay Rotman for offside. Ramat Gan posed a greater threat in the first half, with David Asanka hitting the crossbar and Luan Campos denied by goalkeeper Ofir Marciano.

The second half saw Be'er Sheva dominate possession and apply higher pressure, leading to Amit Ohana scoring his first Premier League goal in the 61st minute after skillfully bypassing two defenders and the goalkeeper. However, Ramat Gan equalized unexpectedly in the 76th minute through Matan Chozas's first touch, frustrating the champions.

In a dramatic finish, Aliel Peretz scored a decisive free-kick goal in the 90th minute, securing the victory for Be'er Sheva. This marked Ramat Gan's second consecutive loss to start their season, leaving them disappointed. Be'er Sheva's win, though not visually impressive, was enough to earn three valuable points as they prepare for the Europa League campaign.