Maccabi Tel Aviv opened the match in a static pace, pressuring the opposition in its own half, and was soon rewarded when Eran Zahavi received the ball from a cross by Sheran Yieni. The first headed attempt was blocked by Valdimir Stojcovic, but the second attempt ended in the back of the net. 0:1 Maccabi.
Haifa equalized the score at the 35th minute after Taleb Tawatha assisted Ruben Rayos that scored the equalizing goal for the home team. The game kept its attacking rhythm but the half time result remained 1:1
The fans had to be patient and wait until the 78th minute to witness Maccabi's first attempt on goal, as Gal Alberman intercepted the ball at midfield and passed to Prica. The Swedish striker crossed the ball to Zahavi who missed his shot on target by several inches. A Few minutes later, Juan Pablo saved the day as he blocked Chez Ezra's clear opportunity on goal. The games result did not change until the referee blew the final whistle, and Maccabi had to settle for a draw.
