Summary of the victory of Maccabi Tel Aviv 1:3 over Maccabi Jaffa in the round of 16 of the State Cup/Sport1
Maccabi Tel Aviv barely passed Maccabi Jaffa and advanced to the quarterfinals of the State Cup after a turnaround and a 3:1 victory, but the story of the game for them is Eran Zahavi.
The eulogies have already been written about him and criticisms have been made, but Zahavi gave a short performance yesterday when he came on to play in the 78th minute and within a few minutes he already had a pair that advanced Maccabi Tel Aviv to the next round.
"We were happy about qualifying for the next round, we were happy with the victory, but what made us happiest was that Eran returned to conquer," said Maccabi Tel Aviv players.
"Eran needed his exiles and we need Eran. These exiles will give him renewed confidence. He deserves to be happy after so many disappointing nights lately."
"Eran needed his exiles and we are Eran's exiles"/Ariel Shalom
Along with Zahavi's exiles, in Maccabi Tel Aviv they were satisfied that many players got minutes and started in the lineup.
"We need everyone now because we're going into an intense period again," Robbie Keane said last night.
The coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv believes that Dor Peretz, who is not in good personal shape, will soon return to display his known and great ability from the beginning of the season.
"Dor's commitment to the team and his friends is always at the top. I'm not worried about him," Cain clarified.
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