Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Apologizes After 4-1 Loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's coach apologized for his team's poor performance after a 4-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing a weak and lax showing. The team's goalkeeper also expressed disappointment, emphasizing the need to show championship character.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Coach apologizes for team's weak performance in 4-1 loss.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva suffered a heavy defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Coach denies Champions League exit significantly impacted the game.
- Goalkeeper calls for demonstrating championship character.
- Player red card to be handled internally.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's coach, Ran Kozuch, apologized to the team's supporters following a heavy 4-1 defeat against Maccabi Tel Aviv in a top Israeli league match. The reigning champions were described by Kozuch as "very weak" and "very lax" during the game, which concluded the third round of the Premier League season. The coach admitted the team "did not show up from the start" and that the first goal conceded, described as "very random," led to the team falling apart, though he stressed this was not a sufficient excuse for the collapse.
Kozuch dismissed the idea that the team's recent elimination from the Champions League significantly impacted their performance, stating that any such effect should not be a factor. He emphasized that Hapoel Be'er Sheva needs to present a different image and that the team should be realistic about its current situation, acknowledging that qualifying for the Europa League would have been an acceptable outcome at the season's outset.
Goalkeeper Ofir Marciano echoed the sentiment of disappointment, stating that while the team discussed their championship status at halftime, they failed to demonstrate the character that led to their title win. He acknowledged the Champions League exit as a "big miss" and a "scar" that will remain, but stressed the importance of focusing on the present and future.
Regarding the red card received by player Eliel Peretz for arguing with the referee, Kozuch stated that the matter would be handled internally. When asked about the team's prospects for competing for the league title, Kozuch expressed hope and belief but stressed the need for action over words.
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