Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Ironi Baka El Garbiya 7th with 52 points, Hapoel Bnei Ar'ara 'Ara 17th with 26, 26 apart. The last five rounds placed Ironi Baka El Garbiya 3rd in the league for form — higher than their 7th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.12/1.94 for Hapoel Bnei Ar'ara 'Ara and 1.53/1.15 for Ironi Baka El Garbiya (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.45.
Momentum sat with Ironi Baka El Garbiya, winners of their last four. Recent form was uneven: 6/15 points for Hapoel Bnei Ar'ara 'Ara, 12/15 for Ironi Baka El Garbiya.
It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Ironi Baka El Garbiya: 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Hapoel Bnei Ar'ara 'Ara 61% · Ironi Baka El Garbiya 39% · Total shots: 11-9 · On target: 2-4 · Corners: 5-3