Qiryat Gat Women 3–2 Hapoel Jerusalem Women
Israel Women’s First National League – 20 May 2026

Qiryat Gat Women secured a thrilling 3‑2 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem Women in a match full of drama and attacking football. The home side’s persistence paid off as they came from behind to claim all three points in an entertaining contest.

Match Overview

Hapoel Jerusalem started brightly and took an early lead in the 8th minute with a well‑placed shot from outside the box. Qiryat Gat responded strongly, equalising just before the quarter‑hour mark. The visitors then regained the advantage in the 35th minute, capitalising on a defensive mix‑up. However, Qiryat Gat showed character to level before half‑time and then grabbed the winner after the interval.

Key Moments

• 8’ – Hapoel Jerusalem strike first with a long‑range effort.
• 14’ – Quick response from Qiryat Gat makes it 1‑1.
• 35’ – Hapoel Jerusalem retake the lead through a defensive error.
• 42’ – Qiryat Gat equalise again with a header from a free kick.
• 58’ – The winning goal arrives, a clinical finish from a through ball.
• 78’ – Hapoel Jerusalem hit the crossbar in a frantic spell.

Tactical Story

Qiryat Gat’s high‑energy pressing game troubled Hapoel Jerusalem’s build‑up play. The visitors tried to play out from the back but lost possession in dangerous areas. Qiryat Gat’s midfielders ran beyond the forwards intelligently, creating overloads in the final third. Hapoel Jerusalem’s set‑piece defending was a weakness, with both of Qiryat Gat’s first‑half goals coming from dead‑ball situations.

Standings Impact

The victory lifted Qiryat Gat Women into the top three of the Israel Women’s First National League. Hapoel Jerusalem remained in the middle of the table, but the defeat halted their momentum after a recent unbeaten run.