Maccabi Tel Aviv have closed the gap on leaders Ironi Kiryat Shmona to one point after they beat MS Ashdod 5 -2 at the Bloomfield Stadium on Wednesday evening.<br /><br />Goals from Eran Zahavi (2), Omri Ben Harush, Tai Ben Haim and Nosa Igiebor - his first since his switch from Real Betis in the summer - gave the Yellows their fifth win of the season.<br /><br />The Nigeria international, who was making his home debut for the Premier League champions, opened his goalscoring account for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 34th minute.<br /><br />MS Ashdod&rsquo;s talisman in attack Yero Bello scored his first goal of the season from the penalty spot 12 minutes from time.<br /><br />In their next fixture, Maccabi Tel Aviv will tackle bitter rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv while Ashdod are at home to Hapoel Ra&rsquo;anana.<br />