Maccabi Tel Aviv's Winning Streak Halted by Bnei Sakhnin in Goalless Draw

Maccabi Tel Aviv's dominant start to the Ligat Ha'al season was interrupted on Saturday when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Bnei Sakhnin. This result ended Maccabi Tel Aviv's streak of five consecutive victories, which had included several high-scoring wins. Despite controlling possession for much of the match, the league leaders were unable to break down Sakhnin's defense.

In other league action, Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 3-1 victory over Ironi Kiryat Shmona, with goals from Owusu, Boateng, and Altman, while Sania scored a late consolation for Kiryat Shmona. Hapoel Be'er Sheva also won 2-0 against bottom-placed Ironi Tiberias, with Victor and Amankwaa scoring. Both Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva now have 13 points, three behind Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Haifa will have the chance to close the gap when they face Hapoel Jerusalem on Monday. A win for Maccabi Haifa would put them just one point behind the league leaders. Hapoel Haifa climbed to fifth place after a 2-1 win against Maccabi Petah Tikva. Beit Shemesh Jerusalem is scheduled to play Hapoel Ramat Gan on Sunday.

Separately, Beit Shemesh Jerusalem suffered a blow with a key player expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks due to injury. Following these matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv leads the table with 16 points, followed by Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva with 13 points each. Maccabi Haifa has 12 points with a game in hand.