Hapoel Haifa Owner Hopes Team Stays Undefeated After Beitar Jerusalem Match

Hapoel Haifa secured their first win of the season, defeating Bnei Sakhnin 3-1 on Monday. This victory, combined with three earlier draws, means the team remains undefeated in the Israeli Premier League. Owner Yoav Katz expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance and the coaching staff, praising players like Giavanni Rafael and Liran Rotman in a conversation from the United States. Katz highlighted Rafael as 'fantastic' and Rotman as 'great,' noting their contributions from the previous season and the current one.

Looking ahead to Saturday's match against Beitar Jerusalem, Katz acknowledged the team's past success at Teddy Stadium, where they won a cup, but stressed the need for an improved performance. "Everyone understands we will need to give more than we did in the first league games to beat Beitar," Katz stated. He expressed his hope that Hapoel Haifa will continue their undefeated streak after the upcoming game. Coach Haim Silvas managed the game effectively, employing a short rotation, and minimal changes are expected for the Beitar Jerusalem match.