In this Premier League encounter held on the 31st December 2023, Beitar Jerusalem hosted Maccabi Petach Tikva in an exciting 90-minute clash. Both teams showed attacking intent and were rewarded with goals. However, Beitar Jerusalem edged their rivals by a slim margin to secure a 3-2 victory.

In terms of goal distribution, Beitar Jerusalem had a considerably effective first half with three goals netted within 45 minutes. They shot into the lead within just under 4 minutes, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Maccabi Petach Tikva quickly bounced back, equalising at the 25-minute mark. However, Beitar responded with two more goals before the break, giving them a crucial edge. The second half saw Maccabi Petach Tikva get one goal back in the 71st minute but their efforts proved insufficient to overturn their deficit.

Despite the dominance from Beitar Jerusalem on the scoreboard, both teams seemed tightly matched regarding possession and aggression. The total count of corner kicks related to the fairly equal ball possession with Beitar having 6 corner kicks versus Maccabi's 5. Furthermore, both teams showed their aggressive brand of football, earning two yellow cards each with no red cards, and only a handful of fouls (Beitar committed 2 while Maccabi committed 1).

Indeed, a significant factor on the match's outcome was Beitar's efficiency, particularly in the first half. They managed to convert their chances, carving out a lead that their opponents couldn't surpass, despite a fairly balanced match in terms of statistical performance.

Overall, Beitar Jerusalem's early and sustained offensive was pivotal to their victory versus Maccabi Petach Tikva. Although Maccabi showed resilience and almost matched Beitar in several facets of the game, their failure to effectively contain Beitar's attack during the first half was the critical determinant of the match's outcome.

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