Last night (Thursday), Maccabi Haifa scored the first goal in the home stage of the Conference League, but it was expensive, literally, and worth a lot for the club.
First, a first home win, 0-1 over strong Slavia Prague, which lifted them to second place at home.
Beyond that, 3 points worth for the club a bonus of 525 thousand euros and a total of about 700 thousand euros for 4 points in three games.
Coach Barak Bachar was praised for the preparation for the game and the management during it.
"We beat the best and highest quality team at home," said the club, adding: "We have proven that we can also face strong rivals in Europe. We will have to score points outside as well, but it is clear to us that it will be very difficult given the quality of the rivalry.
Among the players, brake Bogdan Planic has been praised for his ability.
"He's a European top brake" he was complimented on the professional team.
The connections Ali Muhammad and Mahmoud Jaber also excelled and received compliments.
Jaber felt pain in his ankle at the end and was replaced, but will be fit to play against Maccabi Netanya on Monday.
The victory last night caused a renewed onslaught on the packages to Prague in about two weeks.
More than 3,000 Greens are expected to arrive in the Czech capital to support the team in the game against Slavia next Thursday (4.11).
More than 3,000 fans will fly to Prague, Photo: Maor Elkelsi,