Fan Brawl Erupts on Pitch Before Jerusalem-Petah Tikva Match
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A large fan brawl erupted on the pitch of the Shlomo Bitach Stadium on October 26, 2026, before a match between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Petah Tikva. The fight started when Beitar fans, in the opposing section, tried to cross the field. Security intervened, and fans returned to their stands, but a tense atmosphere remained.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A large fan brawl occurred on the pitch before a Beitar Jerusalem vs. Hapoel Petah Tikva match.
- Beitar fans bought tickets for the opposing section and tried to cross the field.
- Fans from both teams descended to the pitch and clashed.
- Security personnel separated the fans, who then returned to their stands.
- A tense atmosphere persisted in the stadium after the incident.
A large brawl broke out on the field of the Shlomo Bitach Stadium between fans of Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Petah Tikva just before the opening whistle of their game on October 26, 2026. The incident began when Beitar Jerusalem fans, who had purchased tickets for the Hapoel Petah Tikva section, attempted to cross to the opposing stands by going onto the playing field. Several Hapoel Petah Tikva fans then descended to the pitch and engaged in a confrontation with the Beitar fans. Simultaneously, fans from the Beitar Jerusalem stands joined the fray, escalating the situation into a major fight between the two groups of supporters. Security personnel intervened to separate the fans, and within a short time, all supporters returned to their respective stands. A tense atmosphere reportedly persisted in the stands, including the VIP section. The article notes that Beitar Jerusalem fans have been purchasing tickets for opposing team sections in many of their away games this season due to high demand and limited supply.
