Hapoel Jerusalem and Bnei Sakhnin Draw 1-1

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Hapoel Jerusalem and Bnei Sakhnin drew 1-1 in a match played at Teddy Stadium. In the first half the visitors were better and went ahead with a goal from Vorobyovas. After the break the hosts were more dangerous, and Damashkan equalized and set the final score.

The match was Bnei Sakhnin's sixth consecutive game without a loss, and the team sits with Hapoel Jerusalem in the middle of the table. Hapoel Jerusalem's defense conceded 23 own goals in the league, the worst record, while Bnei Sakhnin's defense conceded only eight goals, the second best.

Before the match, coach Lior Zeda said: "We want first of all to survive in the league", and the players' confidence was again hurt after the draw. Ahead of the match, Hapoel Jerusalem announced that Chilufia is expected to return to the lineup, and that Sharani Warsana is in doubt.