NETANYA, Israel (Interstat) — MH Beitar Jerusalem delivered a decisive upset Wednesday, shutting out MH Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2-0 in a State Cup Women’s match at Winner Stadium. The victory, fueled by second-half goals from Yarin Levi and Timoti Lior Muzi, defied pregame projections that heavily favored the home side.

The match, played Jan. 14, 2026, saw Beitar Jerusalem execute a disciplined defensive game plan against a Kiryat Shmona squad that was statistically expected to control the contest. According to Interstat’s ELO rating system, Kiryat Shmona entered with a 65.3 percent probability of winning. The firm’s game simulator had predicted a 2-1 victory for the home team, but Beitar Jerusalem’s performance rendered those forecasts inaccurate.

The first half concluded without a score, setting the stage for a pivotal second period. The deadlock was broken in the 39th minute of play by Beitar Jerusalem’s Yarin Levi. The goal shifted the tactical dynamic, forcing Kiryat Shmona to pursue an equalizer and opening space for Beitar Jerusalem’s counterattack.

As the match entered its final stages, Beitar Jerusalem sealed the result. In the 84th minute, Timoti Lior Muzi found the net, providing the insurance goal that cemented the 2-0 victory. The Beitar Jerusalem defense held firm for the remainder of regulation time to complete the clean sheet.

The result marks a successful start to the State Cup campaign for Beitar Jerusalem, which improves its record in the competition to 1 win and 0 losses. Across all competitions this season, the club now holds an identical 1-0 record. For Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona, the loss is a setback, as its record in the State Cup falls to 0-1. Its overall season record also stands at 0-1.

The fixture was contested at the neutral site of Winner Stadium in Netanya, as is common in cup tournament play. The venue did not provide a customary home-field advantage for Kiryat Shmona, with Beitar Jerusalem managing the conditions effectively to secure the victory and advance in the tournament bracket.

Beitar Jerusalem will look to build on this momentum in its next cup fixture, while Kiryat Shmona must regroup following an opening-round defeat that contradicted pregame statistical models.