Hapoel Tel Aviv Aims to Recover After Derby Loss
Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to face Hapoel Petah Tikva on Friday at 3:45 PM, marking the fifth round of the league. This match comes after a difficult week for the team, including a derby loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Coach Eliniv Barda acknowledged the challenging period, stating, "We've had a not simple week, but the best way to move forward is to work even harder." He expressed the team's desire to enter the international break on a positive note and regain the fans' smiles, emphasizing belief in their ability to learn from mistakes and return to their core principles.
Goalkeeper Assaf Zur echoed the sentiment, highlighting the team's high motivation to put the past behind them. "We want to bring the positive things that make us a strong team to the field," Zur said. He added that the team has much to achieve this season and, with the significant support of their fans, hopes to secure three points before the break.
Hapoel Tel Aviv currently sits third in the league standings with 7 points. Hapoel Petah Tikva is in 10th place with 3 points after four rounds.
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