Maccabi Tel Aviv Celebrates Dominant Win, Regrets Missed Historic Scoreline

Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a resounding 4-1 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Turner Stadium, a performance the club described as "almost perfect." The team lauded the impact of returning player Gabi Kaniovsky and new signing James Tavernier, who impressed in his debut. Kaniovsky was particularly praised for his all-around play, exceeding his previous form before his stint in Hungary.

Helio Varela was highlighted as the standout player, with club officials stating his first-minute goal "opened up the entire game" and that his performance was of the "highest possible level." Slovenian striker Ester Sokler also made a strong impression, signaling his potential, while Issouf Sissoko continued his excellent form, showing significant improvement over last season.

Despite individual accolades, Maccabi Tel Aviv's management focused praise on coach Keni Miller, noting his three consecutive wins against Hapoel Be'er Sheva across different competitions. They emphasized that Miller's success in just four months silenced any doubts about his coaching abilities.

However, the club expressed disappointment that the team did not achieve a more historic scoreline, with officials admitting they "missed a historic result" and had an opportunity to score a record number of goals. Maccabi Tel Aviv maintains a perfect record with three wins in three games and now looks ahead to a derby match against Hapoel Tel Aviv next week.

The club is also working to sign an eighth foreign player, potentially replacing Yonatan Nikolasco, but acknowledges the complexity of the situation.