Hapoel Jerusalem Mounts Stunning Comeback for First League Win
Hapoel Jerusalem secured their first victory of the season in the Israeli Premier League with a dramatic 4-2 win over Hapoel Kiryat Shmona. The team, managed by Lior Zada, trailed 0-1 at halftime but staged a remarkable comeback in the second half.
Kiryat Shmona extended their lead to 0-2, but Jerusalem responded with four goals in a blistering 21-minute period. Idoko was instrumental in the turnaround, scoring two goals, as Jerusalem overturned the deficit to take a 4-2 lead. This win marks a significant turnaround for Hapoel Jerusalem, who had only scored two goals all season prior to this match. They now move from zero points to three in the league standings.
Meanwhile, Hapoel Kiryat Shmona, coached by Guy Levy, suffered their second loss of the season. The match also saw a red card for Kiryat Shmona's Siman Tov. The game was played at the Rehovot Stadium.
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