Israelov Scores Own Goal in Unfortunate Hapoel Petah Tikva Debut
Defender Or Israelov experienced a difficult debut for Hapoel Petah Tikva on Friday, scoring an own goal that sealed his team's 3-0 loss against his former club, Hapoel Tel Aviv. Israelov, who joined Hapoel Petah Tikva on loan from Hapoel Tel Aviv just days prior, entered the match as an early substitute in the 24th minute. Despite receiving praise from his coach, Omer Peretz, for calming the defense, Israelov inadvertently directed the ball into his own net for the final goal of the game.
Coach Peretz defended his new player after the match, stating, "We felt we needed more control in the back and Or calmed the entire defensive line." The own goal marked an ironic turn for Israelov, whose transfer window move saw him face his previous team immediately.
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