Hapoel Haifa triumphed over Hapoel Tel Aviv in a win on Saturday, 3x0, on matchday 8. Before this Matchday, Haim Silvas's team came from a draw, and Nissim Avitan's team came from a win.
Ness Zamir opened the score with 21 minutes on the clock. In the 36th minute, Hapoel Haifa saw Ben Vahaba get a straight red card shortly before the interval, Eden Ben Basat fired home Haifa's team's second goal, from the penalty spot.
Gal Arel netted the last goal after 79 minutes from the penalty spot. With 80 minutes on the clock, Hapoel Tel Aviv saw Nir Lax expelled with a direct red card
After the result Hapoel Haifa is 6th in the table, 12 points, while Hapoel Tel Aviv occupy 11th place, 7 points. In the next fixture, Haifa's team will play at home against Kiryat Shmona, whilst Tel Aviv's team will host Maccabi Haifa.