Hapoel Beer Sheva Rallies for 2-5 Victory Over Maccabi Petah Tikva
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Beer Sheva came from behind to defeat Maccabi Petah Tikva 5-2, temporarily taking the league lead for the first time this season. Niv Yehoshua scored twice against his former club, while second-half substitutions proved decisive for Beer Sheva's comeback. The victory places the reigning champions at the top of the table pending other results.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Beer Sheva defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 5-2 to temporarily take the league lead.
- Niv Yehoshua scored twice against his former club, Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- Beer Sheva's coach Ran Kozuch made impactful halftime substitutions that led to a comeback.
- Substitutes were involved in all three of Beer Sheva's second-half goals.
- Maccabi Petah Tikva had led 2-1 at halftime before Beer Sheva's resurgence.
Hapoel Beer Sheva, the reigning national champion, secured a significant 5-2 victory against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Sunday, temporarily ascending to the top of the league standings for the first time this season. The match, held at the Shlomo Biton Stadium, saw two comebacks, with Beer Sheva ultimately prevailing.
Niv Yehoshua opened the scoring in the 15th minute against his former club from midfield. However, Maccabi Petah Tikva responded with goals from Liran Hazan and Guy Dezant, the latter with a goal that included a suspected handball, to take a 2-1 lead by halftime.
Following a challenging first half where his team was outplayed, coach Ran Kozuch made four substitutions at halftime. The tactical shift proved effective, as Igor Zlatanovic equalized from the penalty spot in the second half after Bashar Dabah fouled Adrian Ugrysa. Yehoshua then completed his brace, and goals from Zahi Ahmad and Ugrysa, who also earned the penalty, sealed the emphatic win.
Substitutes played a crucial role in Beer Sheva's second-half resurgence. Amir Ganah assisted Yehoshua's second goal, while Yoni Stoyanov set up Ahmad's goal. Ugrysa, who came on as a substitute, not only scored but also drew the penalty that initiated the comeback.
Yehoshua nearly scored a hat-trick against his former team, but a foul by Djibril Diop prevented his third goal. He refrained from celebrating any of his goals. With this win, Hapoel Beer Sheva temporarily leads the league table, awaiting the results of other matches. Maccabi Petah Tikva is likely to finish the ninth round in ninth place.
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