Dramatic Late Goal Secures 2-2 Draw for Tiberias Against Hapoel Jerusalem

In a dramatic turn of events, Ironi Tiberias and Hapoel Jerusalem drew 2-2 in a fast-paced match on September 15, 2026. Both teams entered the game seeking to build on previous wins, with Tiberias aiming to climb out of the relegation zone after overcoming a six-point deficit, and Hapoel Jerusalem looking for a second consecutive victory.

The game saw the lead change hands multiple times. Tiberias took the lead in the first half when Kais Gnanam capitalized on a defensive error to score past Hapoel Jerusalem's goalkeeper, Nadav Zamir. Early in the second half, Hapoel Jerusalem equalized through Nadem Versana, assisted by Andrew Idoko.

Idoko then put the visitors ahead in the 77th minute with a header from an Ofek Nidar cross, seemingly securing the win for Hapoel Jerusalem. However, in stoppage time, Guy Sanker found Ziv Morgan with a cross, and Morgan headed home to level the score at 2-2, denying Hapoel Jerusalem a second straight win.

This draw marks Tiberias's first point of the season, moving them above zero points after their initial six-point deduction. Despite the disappointment of conceding a late equalizer, Hapoel Jerusalem demonstrated resilience, having also come from behind in their previous match. Striker Andrew Idoko continued his strong form with a goal and an assist, providing a positive outlook for the team's offensive capabilities.