Hapoel Jerusalem held reigning champions Maccabi Haifa to a 1-1 draw in the Israel Premier League at the Teddy Stadium. This was a commendable result for Jerusalem, who fought valiantly to take a point off the league leaders and halt their winning momentum. The match saw Maccabi Haifa take the lead with a trademark piece of individual skill from their winger in the first half. Jerusalem refused to lie down and earned a deserved equalizer from a corner in the 70th minute, sending the home crowd into raptures. The key moment came late on when Maccabi Haifa hit the crossbar, nearly stealing all three points at the death. The draw meant Maccabi Haifa's lead at the top of the table was slightly trimmed, while Jerusalem gained a precious point in their mid-table campaign. The Jerusalem manager hailed his team's heart and organization, while the Haifa coach expressed frustration at dropping two points. The starting XIs featured Haifa's star-studded attack against Jerusalem's compact and disciplined defensive block.