Hapoel Ramat Gan Secures First League Win Under New Coach Dego

Hapoel Ramat Gan celebrated their first league victory of the season, a decisive 2-0 home win against Maccabi Netanya, significantly easing pressure on the team and securing crucial early points. Coach Massai Dego, who had previously shown promise in Toto Cup games and against stronger opponents, successfully translated his tactical approach into a league win, impressing with his team's organization despite the absence of injured Maksim Fleshenko.

The club's management praised Dego for building a quality squad and preparing the players exceptionally well, stating the team's clear goal is to remain in the league and that accumulating points was essential for building confidence. The team's performance in the first half was particularly strong, effectively disrupting Netanya's play and exploiting their weaknesses.

New midfielder Guni Naor, who recently joined from Maccabi Haifa and had only trained twice, was a standout player in his debut. Club officials lauded Naor, describing him as the exact player needed in midfield, bringing much-needed composure, responsibility, and leadership. They believe he will add significant value to the team going forward.

In terms of transfers, Ramat Gan has finalized its foreign player quota with the signing of Ion Nicolăescu from Maccabi Tel Aviv, who arrives as the final foreign player. The club is also exploring the possibility of signing an additional Israeli player before the transfer window closes if a suitable opportunity arises.