Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Maccabi Netanya in the Israel Premier League on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The match at Doha Stadium was a closely fought contest, with the hosts showing great resilience to come from behind and claim all three points. Netanya took the lead against the run of play midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive mistake. Sakhnin responded with intensity and deservedly equalized just before halftime. The second half was a tense affair, with the winning goal arriving from a penalty kick after a handball in the box, which was calmly converted. This crucial victory boosted Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin's position in the mid-table safety zone, while Maccabi Netanya was left to reflect on a match where they failed to hold onto an advantage.