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 in a league match. This victory, combined with three earlier draws, keeps the team undefeated in the Israeli Premier League. Owner Yoav Katz expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance and the coaching staff's strategy, particularly praising players Yoav Jerafi and Liran Rotman.

Speaking from the United States, Katz highlighted Jerafi's "fantastic" play and Rotman's "great" contributions, noting their strong performances dating back to last season. He also commended coach Haim Silvas for effective game management and the use of a short rotation, indicating that minimal changes are expected for the upcoming Saturday match against Beitar Jerusalem.

Looking ahead to the Beitar Jerusalem game, Katz recalled a past victory at Teddy Stadium, where Hapoel Haifa won a cup, but stressed the need for an improved performance to secure another win. "Everyone understands we will need to give more than we did in the first league games to beat Beitar," Katz stated. He concluded by expressing his hope that the team will remain undefeated even after the challenging encounter with Beitar Jerusalem.