Hapoel Tel Aviv Celebrates Dominant Win, Newcomer Lindel Impresses

Hapoel Tel Aviv expressed satisfaction following a decisive 3-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva on Friday, a crucial performance after a disappointing derby loss earlier in the week. Coach Eliniv Brada acknowledged the team's struggle to recover from the derby defeat but praised their resilience and ability to regroup. "Brada told us how important it is to be strong right now, to lift each other up and not let the derby affect us. It's over, and now we need to fix things," shared one player. Players also emphasized the importance of compensating the fans after the derby with a convincing display of positive football.

The team managed the win despite the absence of Stav Tzuriel, who was suspended due to a red card in the derby. Goals from Chico and Boateng demonstrated the team's depth, proving Brada has reliable options even without a star player. The club and Tzuriel's circle were reportedly surprised by his exclusion from the national team squad for upcoming matches, with only Assaf Zur being called up to the senior squad from Hapoel Tel Aviv. Four other players were selected for the youth national team.

New signing Yanick Lindel made his debut and received praise for his performance, with club officials noting his hard work and potential to contribute significantly this season. Lindel is the eighth foreign player on the roster, and the team's policy is to register seven for matches, meaning Adrian Creve was left out of the squad for this game. Brada highlighted the positive challenge of having a strong squad with many contributing foreign players, leading to rotation decisions that players understand.

Israeli player Itay Shavit also made his debut, receiving minutes as a substitute and earning commendations. Following the international break, the team will have a few days off before commencing preparations for their next match against Kiryat Shmona.