The point Vladimir Ivic’s side collected restored the 12 points lead at the top of the table from second place Maccabi Haifa, with six matches still left to play.
Ivic made several changes to the side which were held to a draw in Jerusalem last week, as he named a 3-5-2 formation with Schahar Piven and Ofir Davidzada stepping into the side. In the 25th minute, Peretz, who was handed the captain’s armband on the night, needed two attempts to put away Eyal Golasa cross before firing home a low left-foot-drive past Ohad Levita.
Shortly after the restart, Peretz, came close to double the score as he broke into the penalty area but blasted his shot over the crossbar. Right on the hour mark, a well drilled corner left Piven unmarked In the area but his shot was blocked before the danger was cleared. Ten minutes later, Josue created space as he span past Enric Saborit and released an accurate left foot drive which found the bottom corner of Daniel Tenenbaum – something no player has done in over 609 minutes.
