Match summary
Before kickoff, Ironi Or Yehuda (1st, 51 pts) were 26 points ahead of Beitar Petah Tikva (11th, 25 pts). Before kickoff, Beitar Petah Tikva were 11th in the table but 4th on points from the last five league games. Ironi Or Yehuda had gone 15 matches unbeaten before this one.

