ASHDOD, Israel (Interstat) — Ashdod defeated Rishon LeZion 3-2 on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in a Liga Leumit match at Yud-Alef Stadium. Ashdod, the home side, improved to 5 wins and 1 loss in the competition and across all competitions. Rishon LeZion, the visitor, now stands at 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw in the competition and across all competitions. Ebenezer Mamatah scored twice for Ashdod, finding the net in the 35th minute and again in the 85th minute. Ronen Peretz scored for Rishon LeZion in the 77th minute. The match remained tightly contested throughout, with both sides trading goals before Ashdod secured the result. Ashdod previously beat Hp Acre 4-0 on Sept. 14, while Rishon LeZion beat Kiryat Yam 4-2 on Sept. 10. Ashdod next travels to Modi’in on Sept. 24. Rishon LeZion will host Akhi Nazareth on Sept. 24. The Liga Leumit fixture added another result to a busy early-season slate for both clubs. Ashdod’s win continued its strong start, while Rishon LeZion’s setback ended a recent run.