HAIFA, Israel (Interstat) — Beitar Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Haifa 3-2 on Saturday in a Ligat ha’Al match at Sammy Ofer Stadium. The visitors built a two-goal lead with scores from Ofek Biton in the 28th minute and Adi Yona in the 47th. George Diba cut the deficit for the hosts in the 61st, but Johnbosco Kalu restored Beitar’s two-goal cushion eight minutes later. A late strike from Roei Zakri in the 80th minute provided the final margin. The match was a physical affair, featuring seven yellow cards. The result leaves both teams at the start of their league campaigns.