The ceremony held in honor of the president of Maccabi Haifa, Yaakov Shachar, at the end of the big 0: 4 against Maccabi Netanya, was saved by surprise.
Even the announcer did not know.
He was given a page at the end with a silencing move, lest he ruin the moment the owner gets the honor of his No. 10 championship since acquiring the club 30 years ago.
Besides, he and his team deserved to celebrate the number 14 title in this way. Not after a home loss or cancellation of a game as happened against Bnei Sakhnin.
Maccabi Haifa players are celebrating.
An easy victory, Photo: Alan Schieber
So despite the goals of Maccabi Netanya, which was the only one to have something to play for, Mavis Chibuta, Goodsway Donio, Omar Atzili and Maor Levy painted the end in bright green, similar to what it was in most stages of the league.
We pay tribute to Yaakov Shachar and Barak Bachar, Photo: Alan Shiber
Russo, Shahar and Yaakov.
A celebration with nostalgia, Photo: Alan Schieber
In the background, rumors reached Sami Ofer about the victory of Maccabi Tel Aviv in the derby, and so it happened that everyone came out of Sami Ofer satisfied, even on the losing side.
Noble (left) and friends in green.
Lots of reasons to rejoice, Photo: Alan Schieber
Maccabi Netanya players.
At the end they also smiled,
What clouded the celebrations a bit was the injury of Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Roi Mishpati at the beginning of the second half.
He is in great doubt for the state cup final against Hapoel B'Shlosha.
My lip came off the grass as he wept bitterly and was replaced by the team's third goalkeeper, Roy Fox (first appearance of the season).
My lips after the injury.
Unlucky, Photo: Alan Schieber
The club's concern is a groin tear, but even in the case of a stretch, Mishpati (who has played in all the cup games this season) will not be able to take part in the last game of the season.
Therefore, Josh Cohen is scheduled to open between the posts in front of BS.
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