PETAH TIKVA, Israel (Interstat) — MK Hapoel Petah Tikva and MH Beitar Jerusalem played to a scoreless draw on May 19 in a Liga Bet match at Shlomo Insurance Stadium. The result left both teams with identical 0-0-1 records in the competition and across all competitions as they opened their seasons.

Roey Elimelech, a substitute, recorded an assist. Shahar Rosen, a defender, and Roee David, a midfielder, also each recorded an assist although no goals were scored. The match saw three yellow cards. Roee David was cautioned in the 51st minute. Roey Elimelech received a yellow card in the 83rd minute, and Shahar Rosen was booked in second-half stoppage time in the 90th minute.

Neither team managed to find the back of the net in a tightly contested affair. Defensive units from both sides held firm, preventing any clear scoring chances. Goalkeepers faced few serious threats. Both clubs remain in search of their first victory of the campaign.