Hapoel Kiryat Shmona produced a stunning away performance to thrash Ashdod MS 5-2 in the Israel Premier League on January 12, 2026. The match at the Yud-Alef Stadium was a goal-fest, with Kiryat Shmona's attacking flair on full display. The visitors raced into a three-goal lead within the first thirty minutes, completely overwhelming the Ashdod defense. Ashdod managed to pull two goals back either side of halftime to give themselves a glimmer of hope. However, Kiryat Shmona extinguished any comeback thoughts by scoring two more clinical goals in the final twenty minutes to seal a spectacular victory. The three points provided a massive boost to Kiryat Shmona's league position and goal difference. The Ashdod manager was left shell-shocked by his team's defensive collapse, while the Kiryat Shmona coach hailed his team's offensive execution as the best of the season.