HAIFA, Israel (Interstat) — Kayes Ganem scored twice for Tiberias, but Andrij Novakovich scored twice and Mb Haifa held off Tiberias 3-2 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in a Ligat ha’Al match at Sammy Ofer Stadium. Ganem finished with a 90-minute, two-goal performance. Novakovich opened the scoring in the sixth minute before Ganem equalized in the 28th. Novakovich struck again in the 69th minute, helping Mb Haifa secure the home victory. Mb Haifa received yellow cards to Kenny Saief in the 41st minute, Omri Glazer in the 60th and Nigel Lonwijk in second-half stoppage time. Tiberias now sits at 2-2-1 in the competition and across all competitions. Mb Haifa improved to 4-1 in Ligat ha’Al play and overall. Tiberias next hosts Hp Be’er Sheva on Oct. 10, while Mb Haifa visits Hp Jerusalem the same day. Tiberias also visits Hp Tel Aviv on Oct. 17, and Mb Haifa hosts Hp Be’er Sheva on Oct. 24.