Maccabi Petah Tikva Players Focus on Upcoming Match Against Former Club Hapoel Jerusalem

Maccabi Petah Tikva is set to face Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday, a game that holds particular significance for two of their players, Ziv Arie and Alouj Yau, who previously played for the Jerusalem club. Both players expressed their focus on the upcoming match, emphasizing their commitment to their current team.

Head coach Ziv Arie stated that while he spent time at Hapoel Jerusalem, that past is not relevant to the current game. He stressed the importance of focusing on each match individually, maintaining their principles, and playing tight defense. "We hope for the best. The fact that I was in Jerusalem for a period is not relevant. I want to win with Maccabi Petah Tikva," Arie said.

Yau, a defensive player, shared his positive memories of his four years with Hapoel Jerusalem, calling it his first club in Israel. He expressed affection for the club and its people, acknowledging that the game will be special. "We will need to be focused and do what we practiced, and be perfect because we need to win. We will come to fight exactly like them. We need to be very strong to win," Yau commented, highlighting the need for concentration and a strong performance.