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Beitar Beats Maccabi 4-2, Keeps Title Race Lead

Beitar Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-2 at Teddy Stadium on Sunday, maintaining a one-point lead over Hapoel Beersheba in the Championship Playoffs.

Ido Shachar gave Maccabi an early lead, but goals from Yarden Shua, Johnbosco Kalu, and Brayan Carabali put Beitar ahead 3-1. Tyrese Asante reduced the deficit before the break, yet Omer Atzily sealed the 4-2 victory in the second half. lebandit.lat

Barak Itzhaki’s side remains top of the standings with six matchdays left, though Hapoel Beersheba is closing in. Captain Yarden Shua highlighted the team's unity, while Maccabi's Ronny Deila criticized his squad's intensity and lack of defensive pressure.