Another disappointment for Betar. Tonight (Monday) the Jerusalemites absorbed deep in extra time from an own goal by Uriel Degani and recorded a fourth loss this season, this time 1: 0 to newcomer Hapoel Nof Hagalil.
At the end, coach Erwin Koeman summed up another disappointing game: "After their red at the start of the game, our players say they have to press now, but they do not understand football. They fought very well for 85 minutes, then lost their heads at the end. We always want to win, but "In this game we did not have a chance at 10 against 11. We deserved a point, but in football you have to be smart and we were not like that today."
Betar in shock, Photo: Maor Elkelsi
Captain Ophir Krieff added: "The Red preyed on all the cards and made us change the style of play. We stood like men almost the whole game, gave everything and fought, but in the end we lost our heads. This is the third or fourth time we absorb in extra time. "It drives me crazy. We have to work harder now."
The Galilee landscape celebrates a dramatic victory over Betar, Photo: Maor Elkelsi
On the other hand, Yaron Hochnaboim added.
"There was an outburst of joy because it was a historic game, one that will be remembered here for many years. We were not good enough to produce valley situations, and when it comes to the end it is sweet and fun to rejoice. We combine a lot of faith here and get the most out of the players. We will be in this place at the end of the season as well. "