HAIFA, Israel (Interstat) — Aharon Nawi’s 73rd-minute goal lifted Hapoel Haifa to a 1-0 victory over Ashdod on Sunday at Sammy Ofer Stadium in a Ligat ha’Al match.

Nawi, a midfielder, scored with assists from Dor Malul, Ori Azo, Alon Turgeman, Liran Rotman and Eugene Ansah. The goal was the only score of the game.

Five yellow cards were issued: Liran Rotman in the 24th minute, Eugene Ansah in the 30th, Ori Azo in the 39th, Alon Turgeman in the 59th and Dor Malul in the 60th.

Hapoel Haifa improved to 11-17-11 in league play and 17-24-13 across all competitions. Ashdod fell to 4-10-9 in league play and 5-21-13 overall.

Hapoel Haifa next faces Maccabi Netanya on Wednesday, while Ashdod hosts Hapoel Jerusalem the same day. Ashdod, which lost 3-0 to Ironi Tiberias in its previous match, defeated Hapoel Haifa 2-0 in their last meeting Feb. 7.