HERZLIYA, Israel (Interstat) — M. Nazareth defeated M. Herzliya 2-1 on Friday in Liga Leumit action. Eli Balilti opened the scoring in the 34th minute, and Ibrahim Abu Ahmed doubled the lead in the 50th. E. Apa scored for M. Herzliya in the 75th minute, but the home side could not add another goal. The win moved M. Nazareth to 1-0 in the competition and overall. M. Herzliya dropped to 2-5-2 in the competition and overall. Balilti and Abu Ahmed were key performers for M. Nazareth, while Apa scored M. Herzliya’s only goal. M. Nazareth led at halftime and maintained that advantage after the break. M. Herzliya cut the deficit with 15 minutes remaining but could not equalize. The match was played in Herzliya, with M. Herzliya as the home team and M. Nazareth as the visitor. Both teams continue their league schedules after the result.