Apelbaum’s late goal lifts Hapoel Tirat Karmel past Kiryat Ata-Bialik

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (Interstat) — Ron Apelbaum scored four minutes into stoppage time, giving Hapoel Tirat Karmel a 1-0 victory over M. Kiryat Ata-Bialik on Thursday at Municipal Stadium (Md.). Hapoel Tirat Karmel finally broke through in the 90th minute after M. Kiryat Ata-Bialik held firm for most of the game. The visitors finished without a goal. The result moved Hapoel Tirat Karmel to 1-4 in the competition and 1-4 across all competitions. M. Kiryat Ata-Bialik fell to 1-5 in the competition and 1-5 across all competitions. Apelbaum supplied the decisive strike in the closing moments, and Hapoel Tirat Karmel protected the narrow lead through the final whistle. M. Kiryat Ata-Bialik could not find an equalizer after falling behind late. The game was played at Municipal Stadium (Md.) in Hagerstown. Hapoel Tirat Karmel’s record in this competition now stands at 1 win and 4 losses, while M. Kiryat Ata-Bialik is 1 win and 5 losses.