Hapoel Kiryat Shmona secured a dramatic 3-2 away victory over Ironi Tiberias in the Israel Premier League on November 9, 2025. In a five-goal thriller, the visitors came out on top after a back-and-forth contest that was decided late in the game. Ironi Tiberias started strongly, taking an early lead, but Kiryat Shmona fought back to lead 2-1 at the break. The hosts equalized in the second half to set up a grandstand finish, before Kiryat Shmona snatched the winner in the closing minutes. This vital away win boosts Kiryat Shmona's survival hopes, while dealing a blow to Tiberias's own league position. The winning manager hailed his team's never-say-die attitude, while the Tiberias coach was devastated to lose a point so late in the match.