Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv Football Club secured a hard-fought 2–1 comeback victory over Hapoel Nof HaGalil on Matchday 13 of the Israeli Liga Leumit Group A, with Nigerian forward Mustapha Gbolahan delivering the decisive moment in a tight and fiercely contested encounter.
The evening began brightly for the visitors, who stunned the home crowd with an early breakthrough. In the 29th minute, Hirsch found the back of the net, guiding Hapoel Nof HaGalil into a 1–0 lead after a well-timed attacking move caught the Bnei Yehuda defence off balance.
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Despite trailing, Bnei Yehuda responded with intensity after the restart. Their persistence paid off in the 54th minute when E. Rohana powered home the equaliser from the penalty spot, bringing the hosts back into the contest and shifting the momentum completely in their favour.
With the pressure mounting and both sides pushing for a winner, the decisive moment arrived in the 72nd minute. Mustapha Gbolahan struck with precision and composure, finishing off a flowing team move to hand Bnei Yehuda a 2–1 lead — one they protected with determination until the final whistle.
The victory marks a crucial three points for Bnei Yehuda in their Liga Leumit campaign, showcasing grit, discipline, and clinical finishing. For Hapoel Nof HaGalil, it was a night of missed opportunities after a promising start, while the hosts celebrate a hard-earned win inspired by Gbolahan’s match-winning strike.
