Hapoel Rishon LeZion Stays Perfect in National League Soccer

Hapoel Rishon LeZion maintained their perfect start to the National League season with a 2-1 victory over Kafr Qasim on Sunday. Dolev Azulai opened the scoring in the third minute, and Akziel Henti doubled the lead in the seventh. Kafr Qasim captain Sameh Mara'ab pulled one back in the 59th minute, but it wasn't enough to prevent the visitors from suffering their first loss after a significant win in their previous match.

In another match, Hapoel Kfar Shalem secured a dramatic 3-2 home win against Kiryat Yam. Yaniv Mizrahi scored early for Kfar Shalem, with Matan Beit Yaakov doubling their advantage. Sako Sila and Ofek Attias brought Kiryat Yam level, but Yoav Honio scored the winner for Kfar Shalem, marking their second win of the season.

Elsewhere, Maccabi Ahi Nazareth earned their first win, defeating Maccabi Jaffa 2-1. Sabach scored first for Nazareth, Shagiv Elbaz equalized, and Alfredo netted the winner in first-half stoppage time. Elbaz was later sent off in the 75th minute.

Finally, Ironi Modi'in drew 1-1 with Maccabi Kiryat Gat. Guy Dahan gave the visitors the lead in the 63rd minute, but Luka Shtur equalized in stoppage time for Modi'in. Both teams now have four points from their opening matches.