Hapoel Umm al-Fahm and Hapoel Baqa Al-Gharbiyya Draw Thrilling 3-3 Match

A dramatic first-division soccer match between Hapoel Umm al-Fahm and Hapoel Baqa Al-Gharbiyya ended in a 3-3 tie at the Peace Stadium, leaving both teams disappointed. Hapoel Baqa Al-Gharbiyya had led 3-1, while Hapoel Umm al-Fahm, aiming for promotion, failed to secure a full three points.

Hapoel Baqa Al-Gharbiyya took an early lead in the fifth minute with a goal from Kani Ricci. The visiting team also hit the post twice and had a shot cleared off the goal line. Mustafa Adban equalized for Umm al-Fahm in the 30th minute.

In the 38th minute, a Baqa player, Bian Abu Raya, received a red card for a handball, which the referee deemed to have prevented a goal. Despite playing with ten men for the remainder of the match, Baqa extended their lead. Firas Talhami scored their second goal in the 52nd minute, and then added a third in the 60th minute, making it 3-1.

Umm al-Fahm pushed for a comeback, capitalizing on Baqa's numerical disadvantage and defensive posture. Substitute Yishai Buzurgi scored Umm al-Fahm's second goal in the 70th minute. In the 88th minute, Baqa's Omer Adler scored an own goal, leveling the score at 3-3 and concluding the match.