Maccabi Haifa Coach Praises Team's Resilience After Dominant Win

Maccabi Haifa secured their second consecutive victory on Monday, defeating Kiryat Shmona 4-0 in what coach Barak Bakhar described as the team's best performance of the season. Bakhar emphasized the importance of building confidence through wins and improving play to regain fan trust.

Despite the decisive scoreline, Bakhar noted that there is still room for improvement in ball movement and decision-making. He highlighted the positive impact of new signing Pedro Brazão, who added quality to the team in his debut. Bakhar stated it was easy to put Brazão into the game as he was already in good form and had played significantly this year.

Looking ahead, Bakhar indicated the club will try to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes, but is confident in the current players if no further additions are made. He stressed the need for results, even at the expense of perfect play, to reignite the team's past spirit. Bakhar also noted the importance of keeping a clean sheet, especially after periods of defensive exposure, and aims to enter the upcoming break with a strong record.

Kiryat Shmona coach Shea Brada acknowledged the team's struggles, particularly after receiving a red card. He felt his team had created good chances before and after the dismissal but failed to convert them. Brada expressed disappointment with the team's soft defending and the repeated issue of conceding four goals in consecutive matches, vowing to learn from the experience and make necessary adjustments.