I had the privilege of seeing Beitar last week in an exciting cup match in Afula - a city with many Beitar connection and characteristics that was painted all yellow and black, and that's how it seemed to be last night (Saturday) in Kiryat Shmona.
Thousands of Beitar players were once again washed away by the heavy rain in the north and yet came out smiling after an important victory, on a field that is usually difficult for us.
It started with a half that didn't inspire, but we felt more confident in the defense again with Silva giving peace in the goal and in front of him the pair of acquired players Morozov and Borodin who can already be said to have strengthened the rear part.
And in the front?
I don't remember the last time I saw two goals with sharp kicks from outside the box to the corner of the goal.
The wonderful Asperia, who must make sure that he stays here for another season, with another missile kick to the repertoire and Ion Nicolasco with a pair of striker goals, which every Beitar knows is a once-in-a-decade phenomenon, at best, brought three ultra-important points in favor of an almost unimaginable arrival in the beginning of the season - to the top playoff.
Honorable Mention: Avishai Cohen - the improving player of the season.
Playing forward, without shame, trying, pushing.
Even earned a nice goal of a lot of confidence in the cup.
A real and complete Beitar is doing well this season - in his best form. Great Avishi.
An opportunity to say that Barak Abramov was also praised for an excellent acquisition - both at the beginning of the season and in January, and we still haven't seen the new acquisition pioneer Fred Friday.
and Friday - for Saturday.
Next Saturday Beitar plays again, unfortunately and to the dismay of many tradition-loving fans, on Saturday afternoon. So just before we get into the in-depth discussions about whether we should play on Shabbat, I will be happy for what is and the miracle called Beitar Jerusalem 2023.
By the way, it is a fact that Beitar this year is particularly exciting and interesting to watch: 73 goals were scored in Beitar games (39:34).
For the sake of comparison, 47 goals were scored in the games of the city rival Hapoel Jerusalem, in the games of Hapoel Haifa only 40 goals, while behind Beitar in terms of goals in the game - Maccabi Haifa, in whose games 58 goals were scored and Hapoel Be'er Sheva with 61 goals - the latter two with a clear positive goal balance, but also with fewer goals scored per game.
And here you got another reason why Beitar must be in the top playoffs this season.
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