Hapoel Kiryat Shmona claimed a vital 1-0 home victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva in the Israel Premier League on October 19, 2025. A solitary first-half goal was enough to separate the teams, giving Kiryat Shmona three crucial points in their fight for survival. The match's decisive moment came just before halftime when a Kiryat Shmona midfielder unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box that flew into the top corner. Beer Sheva, one of the league's stronger sides, dominated possession in the second half but found it difficult to create clear chances against a determined and deep-lying home defense. The win provided a massive boost for Kiryat Shmona's morale and their league position, moving them away from the relegation zone. For Beer Sheva, it was a disappointing result that hindered their pursuit of the European places. The Beer Sheva manager criticized his team's lack of urgency in the final third.