Hapoel Tel Aviv Beats Beitar Jerusalem in Dramatic European Qualifier Shootout
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a thrilling 1-3 victory over Beitar Jerusalem in a penalty shootout during the European qualifier match on July 18, 2026. The match ended 2-2 after regular and extra time, with Dafa scoring a late equalizer in the 96th minute. Weissman had earlier scored his debut goal for Beitar Jerusalem in the game. The decisive moment came in the shootout when Hapoel's goalkeeper Asaf Tzur saved three consecutive penalties, leading his team to victory and a spot in the Toto Cup semifinals. This win marked Hapoel Tel Aviv's first official victory of the season. Beitar Jerusalem, despite leading until the 97th minute, will now move to ranking matches and begin preparations for European competition.
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