Ghanaian forward Richmond Boakye Yiadom was on target for Beitar Jerusalem in their 3-1 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli top-flight league on Monday evening.
The former Atalanta forward grabbed his five league goal of the season in their 3-1 defeat on the road.
Stipe Perica scored the opening goal of the game for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 61st minute of the second half after a goalless first 45 minutes of the match.
Djordje Jovanovic increased the lead for Maccabi Tel Aviv six minutes later with a cool finish as the home side cruised to the three points.
Boakye Yiadom reduced the deficit to one for Beitar Jerusalem in the 70th minute to revive their chances of a comeback.
Matan Hozez scored the home team’s third goal to seal the win for Maccabi Tel Aviv late in the game to secure all three points.
Richmond Boakye Yiadom has scored five goals and provided two assists in 22 appearances for Beitar Jerusalem in the ongoing season.
