Hapoel Jerusalem Secures First Win; Maccabi Haifa Edges Victory

Hapoel Jerusalem achieved their first victory of the 2026/2027 football season, defeating Ironi Kiryat Shmona 4-2 in the third round of the Premier League. Niv Gabay opened the scoring for Kiryat Shmona in the 15th minute, but Tyehi equalized for Jerusalem in the 52nd minute. Hapoel Jerusalem then took the lead through Raz Shretzki, followed by an equalizer from Idoko. Abdul Salam put Jerusalem back in front, and Idoko completed his brace in the 73rd minute.

Maccabi Haifa, who have had an unconvincing start to the season, hosted Hapoel Petah Tikva. After a goalless first half, Novakovich scored with a header to give Maccabi Haifa the lead. Boni equalized with a spectacular shot into the top corner. However, in the 85th minute, Bruninho secured a 2-1 victory for Haifa with a strike from outside the box. Bruninho was also responsible for Haifa's previous win, bringing their total to 6 points.

In another match, Ironi Tiberias defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 2-1. Ironi Tiberias now has 0 points after a 6-point deduction imposed by the football tribunal. Below them in the league standings are Hapoel Ramat Gan and Beitar Jerusalem, who have yet to secure a win this season.