ACRE, Israel (Interstat) — Kiryat Yam defeated Modi’in 3-2 on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Acre Municipal Stadium in a Liga Leumit match. The host trailed early but responded before pulling away late. Amir Sabag put Modi’in ahead in the fourth minute. Sekou Sylla equalized in the 12th minute and then scored again in the 24th to give Kiryat Yam the lead. Liam Aluk added another goal in the 75th minute. Sabag scored his second goal in the 90th minute, but Modi’in could not force a draw. Kiryat Yam improved to three wins and three losses in the competition and across all competitions. Modi’in moved to one win, three losses and two draws in league play and overall. Kiryat Yam will next travel to Mb Herzliya on Thursday, September 24. Modi’in will host Ashdod the same day. The result gave Kiryat Yam a home win in league play and left Modi’in still seeking consistent form.