Hapoel Beer Sheva edged out Hapoel Tel Aviv 2-1 in a fiercely contested Israel Premier League derby on October 5th, 2025. A late goal decided this tense encounter at the Turner Stadium, delivering a crucial victory for the hosts in the southern derby. Beer Sheva took the lead in the first half with a powerful header from a corner kick. Hapoel Tel Aviv fought back and deservedly equalized midway through the second half, setting up a grandstand finish. Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, Beer Sheva found a winner in the 85th minute, scoring from a rebound after the Tel Aviv goalkeeper had made an initial save. The final minutes were frantic, but Beer Sheva held on to claim the bragging rights and three vital points. The result strengthened Hapoel Beer Sheva's position near the top of the league table, while dealing a setback to Hapoel Tel Aviv's ambitions. The Tel Aviv manager rued a lapse in concentration at the end, while the Beer Sheva coach hailed his team's never-say-die attitude.