KFAR SABA, Israel (Interstat) — Bnei Yehuda defeated Hapoel Kfar Saba 3-1 on Tuesday in the Liga Leumit season opener at Levita Stadium.

Bnei Yehuda struck first in the 25th minute when Benny Golan found the net. Niv Tubul doubled the lead in the 31st minute. Hapoel Kfar Saba pulled one back in the 57th minute through Ben Hadadi, but Adar Ratner restored Bnei Yehuda’s two-goal cushion in the 84th minute.

The victory gave Bnei Yehuda a 1-0 record in league play and across all competitions. Hapoel Kfar Saba fell to 0-1 in the league and overall. Both teams entered the match after the offseason break.

Bnei Yehuda controlled possession for much of the contest and generated several scoring chances beyond the four goals. Hapoel Kfar Saba pressed late but could not find an equalizer.

The match marked the first meeting of the season between the two Israeli second-division sides.