The winner of the Haifa derby victory, Liran Serdel, happy for the "red family" • Coach Haim Sylves breathes a sigh of relief
Sardel is hoisted by his teammates.
The victory in the derby was dedicated to the crowd
Photography:
Alan Shiver
A lot of pressure was released at Hapoel Haifa after last night's victory in the derby (1: 2).
This is the first time this season that the Reds take 3 points, but at the India club: "Yoav Katz's decision to give Haim Sylves credit proved itself. Everyone was quick to fire the coach, but it was good that they gave him more time to form the team."
At the end of the game there were big celebrations in the locker room, also for Sylves, who celebrated his 45th birthday with his first win in the league.
The winner of the goal, Liran Serdel, was happy at the end and said: "We were in a bad time. Even before we went out to close even after we came back. We knew that a derby victory would be the sweetest in the world.
Sardel added: "Is my dream to win the derby? Yes! We are a red family. It's no secret. In this tone I want to dedicate the victory to the audience, I know how important it was to them and to Haim Sylves, who went through a difficult period."
Already on Tuesday, another league game awaits the Reds from Kiryat Haim, at home against Bnei Yehuda.
Striker William Agada is in doubt due to a hamstring strain.
Ness Zamir, who scored the first goal last night as a substitute, is expected to open in his place.