Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Slams Team's Defensive Play After Late Draw

Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch expressed frustration following his team's disappointing 2-2 draw against Hapoel Haifa in a dramatic league match. The coach criticized the team's approach in the final minutes, stating, "If in the last minutes we go backward like cowards, this is the result." He emphasized that the issue wasn't the added time but the team's overall playing style.

Kozuch acknowledged a strong first half but noted the team struggled to adapt to Hapoel Haifa's more direct play in the second half. He pointed out that Hapoel Haifa had only two shots on target, one of which was a penalty kick scored in stoppage time by Naor Sabag, which ultimately cost Hapoel Be'er Sheva two valuable home points.

Looking ahead, Kozuch assured that the club would bring in more players to strengthen the squad, aiming for a high-quality roster. He also commented on the new signing, Amankwah Forson, expressing hope that Forson would contribute dribbling skills and integrate well into the team's system.

Player Javan East, who scored against his former club, shared the team's disappointment, particularly about conceding a late equalizer. He stressed the need for the team to take responsibility, focus on the next game, and move forward, acknowledging that everyone is upset but emphasizing the long season ahead.