Moshe Biton struck a first-half winner as Beitar Jerusalem FC were forced to wait another week to claim the Israeli championship by a side that began the day at the foot of the table.

Bnei Yehuda Tel-Aviv FC lifted themselves to third from bottom with a remarkable sixth successive win as Beitar, whose lead at the summit was cut to six points by Maccabi Netanya FC, made it five games without victory as they struggle to get over the final hurdle.