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Maccabi Tel Aviv told the players: They want to avoid a derby in the quarterfinals | Israel Today

2022-05-02T05:00:48.797Z


The Yellows have clarified in recent days the importance of the victory over Hapoel Jerusalem so as not to meet the city rival in the playoff series • Stone: "Dibertolomeo is an example for every child who starts playing basketball"


1. Maccabi Tel Aviv is very pleased with the 79:89 achieved yesterday (Sunday) against Hapoel Jerusalem.

Satisfaction also stems from the victory over the big rival a few days after the relegation from Europe, and also that the fate of the Yellows is now in their hands and they will be able to avoid a playoff series against Hapoel Tel Aviv.

In recent days, Maccabi members have made it clear to the players the importance of the game against Hapoel Jerusalem, mainly to avoid a series against the city rival who, as we remember, defeated them in all three meetings this season, including in the semifinals of the State Cup.

"If we play against Hapoel it will be exciting," said captain John Dibertolomeo.

"After they beat us a few times we might have a chance to get back at them."

Dibertolomeo who brought the turnaround early in the fourth quarter with some big moves on both sides of the pitch, won many compliments at the end of the game.

"John is an amazing actor," Stone said.

"He's a winner and I'm glad he was there to stick to the critical threes.

Danny Abdia.

Guest of honor, Photo: Oded Karni

"He is experienced, knows the club, and is not afraid. He is one of the people who produces the positive, dynamic and active with us. He is an example of every game that grows in the youth departments, who will see how he trains and plays, who will say they want to be like that."

The actor himself looked excited and even a little embarrassed when he heard the compliments: "I do not like to talk about myself. I do the best I can, and if they say I am an example to children it is a big compliment for me."

Dibertolomeo honestly shared the feelings he and his teammates had after the sweep they snatched from Real Madrid: "We are not happy with the series against Real, we had hopes and a desire to do something and we failed. It is impossible to change what happened so we only have to think about the next game."

Sorkin all the way to the ring, Photo: Oded Karni

Meanwhile, Dragon Bender continues the rehabilitation process from the injury and the surgery he underwent under the supervision of the Maccabi Tel Aviv medical team. A professional who specializes in rehabilitation has arrived in recent days from Croatia to closely monitor the rehabilitation process of the player who is in the final stages. The player's future next season.

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Source: israelhayom

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