NAZARETH ILLIT, Israel (Interstat) — Ironi Modi’in scored twice in the first 15 minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to defeat Hap Nof HaGalil 2-0 in a Liga Leumit match at Green Stadium. Hilay Melman opened the scoring in the seventh minute, and Samuel Broun doubled the lead in the 15th minute. The victory gave Ironi Modi’in a 1-0 record in league play and across all competitions. Hap Nof HaGalil fell to 0-1 in the league and overall. The game was the season opener for both teams in the Israeli second division. Ironi Modi’in’s defense held Hap Nof HaGalil scoreless for the full 90 minutes, recording a clean sheet. The home side struggled to generate consistent attacking pressure throughout the match. The result put Ironi Modi’in at the top of the early league standings with three points from one match, while Hap Nof HaGalil remained without a point. Both teams are scheduled to play again next week in league competition.