AFULA, Israel (Interstat) — Hp Afula and visiting Kfar Shalem played to a 3-3 draw Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in a Liga Leumit match at Afula Illit Stadium. Matan Beit-Ya’akov scored twice for Kfar Shalem, in the 43rd and 45th minutes. Yoav Junio added Kfar Shalem’s third goal in the 82nd minute. Hp Afula scored three times, including Eylon Elimelech in the 75th minute. Kfar Shalem’s season record in the competition is now 2-2-2, also its record across all competitions. Hp Afula’s season record in the competition is now 3-2-1, also its record across all competitions. Kfar Shalem previously drew 3-3 with Akhi Nazareth, lost 4-0 at Ashdod, beat Kiryat Yam 3-2, lost 3-1 at Bnei Yehuda, and beat Kafr Qasim 2-0. Hp Afula previously lost 4-2 at Bnei Reineh, lost 1-0 to Mb Jaffa, beat Hp Ra’anana 3-2, won 1-0 at Akhi Nazareth, and beat Ashdod 2-0. Hp Afula next visits Hp Acre on Sept. 24, while Kfar Shalem hosts Mb Jaffa the same day.