Hapoel Tel Aviv U19 4-2 Hapoel Beer Sheva U19: Visitors mount stunning second-half collapse

Hapoel Tel Aviv U19 produced an electrifying performance to overcome Hapoel Beer Sheva U19 4-2 in a Israel Youth League thriller. The match, played on 23 May 2026, saw five goals in the final hour after a tentative opening.

Match Overview

Beer Sheva started brightly and took a 2-0 lead inside 25 minutes. However, Tel Aviv responded with a brace before halftime, and then dominated the second half with two more goals to seal a memorable comeback.

Key Moments

• 12' – 0-1: Beer Sheva's striker latched onto a through ball and slotted home.
• 25' – 0-2: A powerful free kick from 25 yards doubled the advantage.
• 38' – 1-2: Tel Aviv pulled one back when the winger's cross deflected in off a defender.
• 45+2' – 2-2: A well-taken penalty made it level just before the break.
• 62' – 3-2: The Tel Aviv captain curled a stunning effort into the top corner.
• 78' – 4-2: A counter-attack finished coolly by the substitute striker.

Standout Performers

Hapoel Tel Aviv's attacking trio caused constant problems; the number 10 registered two assists and a goal. For Beer Sheva, the early goal scorer faded after the halftime interval.

Season Context

The win propelled Hapoel Tel Aviv U19 into the top four, while Beer Sheva dropped to seventh. The result underlined the resilience of the Tel Aviv side, who have now won three consecutive matches.