Beitar Jerusalem's Weisman Praises Team Spirit Despite Penalty Shootout Loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv

In the first official match of the 2026/27 season, Beitar Jerusalem lost 3-1 on penalties to Hapoel Tel Aviv after a 2-2 draw in regular time. Hapoel scored a last-minute equalizer, pushing the game to a shootout where Meshoon Weisman scored the winning goal for Hapoel in his debut. Weisman expressed mixed feelings, saying he was personally satisfied but disappointed with the team's loss. He praised the intensity of the match and his excitement about playing for Beitar Jerusalem, calling it a significant opportunity to return to his homeland and the holy city.

Beitar Jerusalem's coach Almog Cohen reflected on his debut as head coach, stating he felt natural and energized despite personal reasons and Sabbath observance previously preventing him from coaching. Cohen emphasized his commitment to balancing coaching duties with his religious beliefs, mentioning he walked to the match and hopes the team will avoid playing on the Sabbath in the future. The match was part of the Toto Cup competition.