JERUSALEM (Interstat) — Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Be’er Sheva played to a 1-1 draw Tuesday at Teddi Malcha Stadium in a Liga Bet match, the season opener for both clubs. The game remained scoreless through the first half, with the only caution being Matan Baltaksa’s yellow card in the 28th minute. Yarden Shua broke the deadlock in the 77th minute, giving the visitors a lead. However, substitute Kings Kangwa equalized for the home side just four minutes later, in the 81st minute, assisted by defender Yarden Cohen. Substitute Matan Baltaksa also recorded an assist. Cohen received a yellow card in the 86th minute. Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s defense held firm until the equalizer. Beitar Jerusalem pushed forward after conceding. The draw was the first point of the season for each side. The match drew a crowd at the Jerusalem venue, and both sides will look to build on the result. Both teams finished with a record of 0-0-1 in the competition and across all competitions.