ASHDOD, Israel (Interstat) — Victor Ochayi scored in the 51st minute and substitute Vitalie Damaşcan added a goal in the 59th minute Saturday, leading MK Maccabi Bnei Reineh to a 2-1 victory over Ashdod at Yud-Alef Stadium.

Antonio Sefer scored Ashdod’s lone goal. Maor Yashilirmak and Arial Mendy each recorded an assist for Ashdod, while Asil Kanani and Mor Barami had assists for the visitors.

Yellow cards were issued to Mendy in the fourth minute, Kanani in the 22nd, Ilay Elmkies in the 40th, Barami in the 72nd and Yashilirmak in second-half stoppage time.

The win improved MK Maccabi Bnei Reineh’s Ligat ha’Al record to 3-13-2. Ashdod fell to 4-8-4 in league play. Across all competitions, MK Maccabi Bnei Reineh is 3-13-2 and Ashdod is 5-19-6.

The result avenged a 2-0 loss to Ashdod on Oct. 4, 2025. The teams also played to a scoreless draw on Jan. 17.