TEL AVIV, Israel (Interstat) — Mac Kabilio Jaffa opened its Liga Leumit season with a 3-1 victory over Hap Nof HaGalil on Friday at Bloomfield Stadium. The home side, heavily favored to win, delivered on expectations after Niv Fliter opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Ronen Peretz doubled the lead just before halftime in the 52nd, and Yevgni Berkman added a third in the 63rd. The visiting side managed a lone goal in the second half. The result exceeded the statistical projection of a 1-1 draw, improving Jaffa’s record to 1-0-0 while Hap Nof HaGalil starts 0-1-0.