Hapoel Jerusalem Women's Soccer Team Extends League Lead
Defending champions Hapoel Jerusalem secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over M.S. Kiryat Gat in a top-of-the-table clash, maintaining their perfect record in the Israeli Women's Premier League. The win, achieved in the first major game of the 2026-27 season, leaves Hapoel Jerusalem as the sole team with maximum points heading into the international break.
Caroline Cardoso was the hero for Hapoel Jerusalem, scoring twice in the second half, including a late winner in the 80th minute after Kiryat Gat had equalized from the penalty spot. Doris Boaduwaa sealed the victory with a late goal, capitalizing on a defensive error.
In other matches, Maccabi ASA Tel Aviv thrashed Bnot Netanya 7-0, continuing Netanya's difficult start to the season. Hapoel Ra'anana secured their first win by defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 2-1, while Maccabi K.S. Hadera beat Maccabi Holon 3-1, with Maya Kabbara scoring twice for Hadera.
Hapoel Jerusalem now leads the league with 9 points from 9 possible, three points ahead of Kiryat Gat. The league will resume after the international break.
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