Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv Draw 1-1 in European Women’s Match in Netanya

As Israeli football prepares for the 2026/27 season, a notable match took place on Saturday evening at the Miriam Stadium in Netanya, featuring Beitar Jerusalem against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the European Women’s competition. Beitar Jerusalem, the league runner-up, arrived with a depleted squad missing key players including Loka Gadrani, Tomer Yossefi, Adi Yona due to injuries, and Brian Carvaly due to suspension. The team’s defense featured Gil Cohen and Liel Deri, while Daniel Vorko made his debut alongside Boris Anu in midfield, with Eugene Ansa starting as well.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, having lost the exciting Louizos Louizo over the summer and yet to make significant reinforcements, fielded an attacking lineup chosen by coach Eliniv Breda. This included Satu Turiel, Omri Altman, Shanda Silva, and Emmanuel Boateng. The match began with a lively atmosphere, and early on, Omri Atsili was fouled and received a yellow card. Boateng impressed by maneuvering past defenders and shooting just over the crossbar.

The first goal came at the 19th minute when Turiel delivered a long set-piece cross, which Boateng headed across the goal, allowing Chico to score for Hapoel Tel Aviv. Beitar Jerusalem equalized in the 23rd minute when Ben Shimol passed to Kalu, who scored with a low shot to the far corner after Chico failed to stop him. Hapoel Tel Aviv made an early substitution at the 27th minute, with Galbard replacing Lieder. The match ended 1-1, with both teams showing competitive spirit ahead of the Toto Cup group stage starting on July 25.

The game was officiated by referee Shnir Levi. Beitar Jerusalem was coached by Almog Cohen, playing a 4-3-3 formation, while Hapoel Tel Aviv, coached by Eliniv Breda, also used a 4-3-3 setup. Fans of Beitar Jerusalem were notably present in large numbers at the stadium. No official reactions from the teams have been published yet.