NETANYA, Israel (Interstat) — Maccabi Netanya defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 2-0 on Saturday in a Ligat ha’Al match at Winner Stadium, defying pregame projections. Midfielder Omri Shamir led the home side with a goal and an assist, while Maor Levi also scored. The game’s first goal came from Levi in the 71st minute, with Shamir adding a second in second-half stoppage time. The match was contentious, featuring eight yellow cards. Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Fernand Mayembo received a red card in the 69th minute. The result was an upset; statistical models heavily favored Hapoel Tel Aviv to win. Both teams opened their league seasons with the match.