The 1:4 of Maccabi Tel Aviv against Maccabi Netanya/Sport1
Maccabi Tel Aviv took full advantage of Maccabi Haifa's stumble in the derby this evening (Monday), defeating Maccabi Netanya 5:1 and clinging to the greens at the top of the table.
Robbie Keen chose to make a big shock when he benched Eran Zahavi and Dor Peretz, and it worked: the Yellows looked very good, scored their first top five since the first derby in September and showcased four different scorers - Ido Shahar (16, penalty, and 90+4), Roy Rabivo (39), Gabi Kanikowski (63) and Milson (73).
Itamar Shabiru scored only Tzimek (45+1) for Guy Sarfati, who suffered his fifth loss in a row and is only three points away from the red line.
Robbie Keane summed up the victory: "In the second half, the players played a wonderful game. We came back very well for this game. They were powerful in front of the goal, the difference today from previous games is that we were sharp in front of the goal. Conceding a goal just before halftime is infuriating. I'm glad at least we responded well In the second half. Ido Shahar? He was very good. He brought a lot of energy to the game. He is excellent in stationary situations. He also made a good move in his second goal."
About Eran Zahavi he said: "He needs to rest from time to time like any other player. Sometimes you have to make changes in the lineup and refresh the 11. He came up and played good football, provided assists and that's the attitude I expect from my players."
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Ido Shahar, who received the team shirt at the expense of Dor Peretz and excelled with a brace and an assist, said: "Wow, amazing feelings. I waited for this moment so much, I worked all season for this moment. When you play less, you can take it in a negative or positive direction , but in every training session I am here with amazing players and I wanted to learn as much as possible from them - Golsa, Peretz, Kanikovski, and that's what I did. I'm glad I did it. It's a great privilege to play with Eran Zahavi, when he has the ball I know he'll find me if I make deep movements." .
On the penalty he scored: "We haven't decided on it. Two weeks ago, after the Toto Cup, Robbie said he wanted to put me in penalties and it didn't work out. I feel very good about kicking penalties, that's how it was last year in Cyprus."
The contact added: "The little break we had was good for everyone, there is a new atmosphere. The crowd pushed us in an incredible way, raised the stadium after a period that was less successful. We must continue this momentum, and I hope this is what will be done in Beer Sheva."
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Group
games
victories
draw
losses
gates
points
1
Maccabi Haifa
22
15
5
2
16-48
49
2
Maccabi Tel Aviv
22
15
5
2
19-46
49
3
Hapoel Beer Sheva
22
13
4
5
17-43
43
4
Hapoel Haifa
22
12
5
5
26-33
41
5
Maccabi Bnei Reina
22
7
8
7
23-24
29
6
Bnei Sakhnin
22
6
11
5
28-23
28
7
Maccabi Petah Tikva
22
7
5
10
39-26
26
8
Maccabi Netanya
22
7
3
12
36-25
24
9
Hapoel Tel Aviv
22
6
6
10
34-29
23
10
Hapoel Jerusalem
22
6
5
11
23-30
23
11
Beitar Jerusalem
22
7
5
10
32-31
22
12
tax.
Ashdod
22
5
6
11
33-19
21
13
Hapoel Hadera
22
6
3
13
35-16
21
14
Hapoel Petah Tikva
22
3
7
12
33-15
16
In the next round, this coming Saturday, Maccabi Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Beer Sheva for a fascinating battle of the top.
Netanya will try to recover in Teddy, against Beitar Jerusalem, in the debut of Barak Itzhaki on the lines.
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