Beitar Jerusalem Coach Almog Cohen Apologizes After Heavy 4-1 Home Defeat to Maccabi Netanya

Beitar Jerusalem suffered a shocking 4-1 loss at home against Maccabi Netanya on August 29, 2026, marking a disappointing start to their season. Although Daniel Vorko initially gave Beitar the lead, Maccabi Netanya's Metos Dabo scored a hat-trick and Maor Levi added another goal to complete a remarkable comeback.

Beitar Jerusalem's coach Almog Cohen admitted the team failed to show up from the start, citing numerous turnovers and a lack of cohesion. "Nothing worked for us," Cohen said, apologizing to the fans for the poor performance despite their strong support. He described the players as weighed down and hesitant, which contributed to the defeat.

Cohen reflected on the high expectations placed on the team and emphasized the need to regroup and improve ahead of their next match against Hapoel Tel Aviv. He urged supporters not to give up on the team, promising that they would learn from this setback and return stronger. Cohen also highlighted the team's good form in European competition, contrasting it with the disappointing domestic result. He vowed to restore pride in the club as in previous successful years.