Hapoel Jerusalem secured an important 2-0 away victory over Ashdod MS at the Yud-Alef Stadium in the Israel Premier League on December 13, 2025. Two second-half goals gave Jerusalem a deserved win in a match where they were the more clinical side. After a goalless first half where both teams canceled each other out, Jerusalem broke the deadlock with a header from a corner. They sealed the points late on with a counter-attacking goal, finishing coolly past the Ashdod goalkeeper. Ashdod MS struggled to break down a disciplined Jerusalem defense and failed to register a shot on target for large periods of the game. The result provides a significant boost to Hapoel Jerusalem's league position as they aim for a top-half finish, while Ashdod remains mired in the relegation battle. The Jerusalem manager highlighted the importance of set-pieces, and the Ashdod coach admitted his team lacked creativity in the final third. Hapoel Jerusalem's starting XI was set up to be compact and hit on the break, a tactic that proved successful.