TEL AVIV (Interstat) — Bnei Yehuda defeated Hap Kfar Shalem 1-0 on Friday at Shkhunat Hatikva Stadium in a Liga Leumit match. Dani Amer scored the lone goal in the ninth minute, securing the visiting team’s first victory in the competition this season.

Bnei Yehuda improved to 1-0 in Liga Leumit play, while Hap Kfar Shalem fell to 0-1. Across all competitions, Bnei Yehuda holds a 17-11-11 record; Hap Kfar Shalem is 14-16-8. The two teams had last met Jan. 5, when Bnei Yehuda won 3-0 at Hap Kfar Shalem.

The win continues Bnei Yehuda’s strong form. The team arrived after a 3-1 victory at Hapoel Kfar Saba on Tuesday and a 2-2 draw with Hap Rish LeZion on May 1. Hap Kfar Shalem entered on a two-game losing streak, falling 4-2 to Maccabi Herzliya on Tuesday and 4-2 to Hapoel Kfar Saba on April 30.