Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Seeks First Win Against Ironi Tiberias After Injury Setback
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
After a 2-1 loss to Maccabi Petah Tikva, Hapoel Kiryat Shmona will host Ironi Tiberias aiming for their first league win, with key players returning from suspension and injury.
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- Hapoel Kiryat Shmona lost 2-1 to Maccabi Petah Tikva in the season opener.
- Coach Shay Barda and defender Ofir Benbenishti return from suspension.
- Injured right-back Ovadia Darwish will be replaced by Ido Weir.
- Shay Sabach returns to the starting lineup after injury.
- Coach Barda emphasized the need for improved attitude and readiness against Ironi Tiberias.
- The match is scheduled for tomorrow at Miriam Stadium.
Following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Maccabi Petah Tikva in the season opener, Hapoel Kiryat Shmona is set to host Ironi Tiberias tomorrow at the Miriam Stadium, aiming to secure their first league victory. The team will see the return of coach Shay Barda and defender Ofir Benbenishti, both coming back from suspensions. However, a key forced change will occur in the right-back position as injured Ovadia Darwish will be replaced by Ido Weir. On the opposite flank, Shay Sabach is expected to return to the starting lineup after recovering from injury.
Coach Shay Barda acknowledged the team’s poor attitude in the previous match, which contrasted with their better performance in the Toto Cup. He emphasized the importance of attitude over everything else and expressed confidence that the team will recover. Barda also noted that Ironi Tiberias is a strong opponent in need of points, predicting a tough and specific game that will require careful preparation. He stressed that it is time for Kiryat Shmona to start earning points.
The anticipated starting lineup includes Daniel Tenenbaum in goal; defenders Ido Weir, Shay Ben David, Nemanja Ljubisavljevic, and Shay Sabach; midfielders Alex Sola, Ofir Benbenishti (or Tales Costa), and Ariel Shartzky; and forwards Amadou Saniye, Adrian Ugurisa, and Rufat Abdulzada.
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