Hapoel Kiryat Shmona and Hapoel Tel Aviv shared the points in a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Kiryat Shmona Municipal Stadium on December 13, 2025. The match was a rollercoaster, featuring two lead changes and a last-gasp equalizer that ensured the spoils were shared. Tel Aviv took an early lead, but Kiryat Shmona fought back to score twice before halftime and turn the game on its head. The visitors pushed relentlessly in the second half and were rewarded with an equalizer in the 89th minute from a corner, leading to wild celebrations from the traveling fans. The match was fiercely contested, with both teams committing to attack, resulting in an open and entertaining spectacle. The draw does little to help either team's ambitions in the league table, with both needing wins to achieve their respective season goals. The Kiryat Shmona manager expressed pride in his team's effort but disappointment at conceding late, while the Tel Aviv coach praised his side's character. Both lineups featured attacking formations, setting the stage for the high-scoring affair.