RISHON LEZION, Israel (Feb. 2, 2026) (Interstat) — Hap Rish LeZion opened its Liga Leumit campaign with a decisive 3-1 victory over Maccabi Herzliya at Haberfeld Stadium on Monday. The home side defied a pre-match projection of a 1-1 draw, taking control early. Amir Berkovits opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by an Eylon Yerushalmi goal in the 25th. Dor Jan extended the lead just before halftime in the 48th minute. Maccabi Herzliya, which was given a 38.7 percent chance to win by statistical models, managed only a consolation goal from Chance Mondzenga in second-half stoppage time. The result gives Hap Rish LeZion a winning start to the season across all competitions, while Maccabi Herzliya begins with a loss.