PETACH-TIKVA, Israel (Interstat) — Bnei Sakhnin delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Beitar Jerusalem in a Ligat ha’Al match Tuesday at HaMoshava Stadium. The result defied a pregame statistical projection that favored Sakhnin but forecast a draw.

Attackers Guy Melamed and Dor Hugi each scored twice for the hosts, with Melamed finding the net in the 28th and 48th minutes. Hugi added goals in first-half stoppage time and the 79th minute. Sakhnin played a man down after Beram Kayal received a red card just before halftime, but the disadvantage did not slow their attack.

Beitar Jerusalem, which entered the match with a strong season record, was held scoreless. The loss marks a setback in its league campaign during the competition’s third week. Both teams received a yellow card in the second half during a contentious moment.