Hapoel Ramat Gan Salvages Last-Second Draw Against Hapoel Jerusalem

Hapoel Ramat Gan secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Hapoel Jerusalem on August 5, 2026, after conceding a late equalizer in stoppage time. The match, part of the Toto Cup early rounds, saw Ramat Gan’s coach Masai Dego’s team show resilience despite still being far from a finished product. Hapoel Jerusalem, coached by Lior Zada, dominated much of the game and appeared set to claim three points after a long-range goal by Iduko in the 86th minute gave them the lead.

Jerusalem opened the scoring early in the 10th minute through Mohammed Diab following a fine move by Akon Raymond. Ramat Gan equalized just before halftime with Ofek Ovadia’s precise finish in the 46th minute. The second half was largely uneventful until Iduko’s strike seemed to secure victory for the visitors. However, substitute Amit Tzur scored in the final seconds to level the match and deny Dego’s side their first loss of the season.

Both coaches rotated their squads, focusing on league preparations, with Jerusalem’s goalkeeper Ben Gordin replacing Nadav Zamir and facing minimal threats. Despite the draw, Ramat Gan can take encouragement from their fighting spirit, while Jerusalem may feel frustrated after coming so close to a win. The Toto Cup matches continue to serve as important tests for both teams early in the 2026/27 season.