Maccabi Haifa's game against Hapoel Haifa was stopped for four minutes after flares were lit in the stands. The police reported that they had "thwarted the introduction of 32 flares into the stadium" Six suspects of disorderly conduct and possession of pyrotechnics were arrested before the game, including a minor who tried to slide two flares with his body.
In addition, the police discovered during an inspection that dozens of flares were removed in a wheelchair. Two suspects were interrogated and imprisoned.