Match summary
Before kickoff, MS Dimona (1st, 32 pts) were 17 points ahead of Beitar Ir Ma'ale Adumim (10th, 15 pts). Before kickoff, Beitar Ir Ma'ale Adumim were 10th in the table but 3rd on points from the last five league games. MS Dimona had won 8 matches in a row before this one.

