The Yellows were preferable and did everything possible to win the game, but protecting the guests helped gain an important spot in the top playoff battle
Sirosstein absorbs Malada, tonight in Netanya
Photo:
Bernie Ardov
Imagine for a moment that the middle round at the stadium in Netanya was the ticket to the top playoffs. Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Haifa went up to get him in direct combat, but they both roamed around aimlessly until even the viewers got dizzy. An almost unplayable game that raises the question: Do they have a place among the first six based on what they showed at their important moment?
The answer is no, but in a league where 0-0 is worth a point, Haifa is likely to be there. For Netanya this point is not good enough. The tactical standing of the guests showed that they wanted this draw. A player like Gili Vermouth, among the few in our league who could decide a game in one action, sat 90 minutes on Haim Silves's bench, only imagining what he said to his friends while covering his mouth.
My lips try to stop Ezra, today in Netanya // Photo: Bernie Ardov
Netanya wanted more but she would not be accommodated in front of the gate. In one of Jonas Malada's pointless kicks, assistant coach Shay Barda nearly tore the sweater he was wearing. When you want and can't, it's frustrating. Another result like that against Hapoel Haifa and Maccabi Netanya will also not be in the top playoffs. Haifa, on the other hand, needs a home win next week against Scacia Ness Ziona to be in the top playoffs.
