Match Report
In the standings it was Beitar Petah Tikva 10th on 37 points, Hapoel Bikat Hayarden 6th on 51 — separated by 14. Recent form told a different story for Hapoel Bikat Hayarden: only 12th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. Against a league average of 1.52 goals per team per game, Beitar Petah Tikva ran at 1.23 scored and 1.67 conceded, Hapoel Bikat Hayarden at 1.97 and 1.37.
Four consecutive defeats weighed on Beitar Petah Tikva. Over the last five, Beitar Petah Tikva had taken 1 of 15 points to Hapoel Bikat Hayarden's 9.
The venue was Sportek Stadium in Kfar Sirkin, with room for 2,000 spectators. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 2-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Beitar Petah Tikva: 2 goals with no recorded scorer · Hapoel Bikat Hayarden: 4 goals with no recorded scorer