Ashdod Dominates Hapoel Acre 4-0 in National League Match

The fifth round of Israel's National League concluded with two matches on Monday, September 14, 2026. In the headline game, MS Ashdod decisively defeated Hapoel Acre 4-0. Despite a slow start, Ashdod took the lead in the 42nd minute with a goal from Mohammed Amer, assisted by Dor Micha. Saar Fadida doubled the lead just two minutes later in the 44th minute, capitalizing on a lapse in concentration. Hayford Boakye extended Ashdod's advantage in the 50th minute, and Roi Gordana sealed the victory with a penalty in the 89th minute. This win places Ashdod at 12 points after five games, with their next match against Hapoel Rishon LeZion. Hapoel Acre remains at the bottom of the league with an 18-0 goal difference and no points.

In the other match, Maccabi Herzliya secured a 1-0 victory over Kafr Qasim. The decisive goal came in the 11th minute when Idan Dahan converted a penalty after a handball in the box by Eliyahu Tsairi. While Kafr Qasim had opportunities and approached the goal, they struggled to create significant threats. Maccabi Herzliya now has seven points after five rounds and will face Bnei Yehuda next.