Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Israel Premier League on January 10, 2026. The match at the Sammy Ofer Stadium was a six-goal spectacle with momentum swinging back and forth throughout the ninety minutes. Hapoel Tel Aviv raced into a two-goal lead within the first twenty minutes, stunning the home crowd. Hapoel Haifa mounted a magnificent comeback, scoring three unanswered goals to take a dramatic lead. However, Tel Aviv showed incredible character to snatch a last-gasp equalizer in stoppage time, completing a remarkable match. The point was a bittersweet result for Haifa, who had victory in their grasp, while Tel Aviv will have been relieved to escape with a draw. The result had implications for the European qualification spots in the league table. Both managers praised the entertainment but acknowledged their teams' defensive frailties needed addressing.