RISHON LEZION, Israel (Interstat) — Kiryat Yam SC defeated Hap Rish LeZion 2-1 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Haberfeld Stadium in the season opener for both clubs.

Guy Sanker opened the scoring in the 46th minute for the visitors. Roy Harrell doubled Kiryat Yam’s lead in the 55th minute. Artur Aleinikov pulled one back for the home side in the 82nd minute, but Hap Rish LeZion could not find an equalizer.

The match was the first of the Liga Leumit campaign. Kiryat Yam improved to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Hap Rish LeZion dropped to 0-1 in league and overall competition.