Beitar Jerusalem Coach Almog Cohen Addresses Player Jordan Shua Amidst Rumors

Beitar Jerusalem secured a crucial 2-1 home victory over Hapoel Haifa at Bloomfield Stadium on Saturday night. Following the match, coach Almog Cohen spoke about his team's performance and the importance of the win.

Cohen acknowledged that the team could have made the game easier, noting a strong first half followed by a period of hesitation. "We had a great, dynamic half, but then we got a bit scared and it took us time to find our rhythm. After that, we had many opportunities. Thank God, we are very happy with the win and that some pressure has been relieved. This is a group of great guys," he stated. He also addressed criticism after the first two games, emphasizing the team's resilience in securing difficult wins.

Regarding his relationship with player Jordan Shua, amidst rumors of discord, Cohen stated, "I don't pay attention to what people say. I know very well what's happening with the players. Shua is a very important player for Beitar, and we will need him at his best. Everything is fine from my perspective."

Teammate Tomer Yosefi added, "The most important thing is that we won. In the final minutes, we were under pressure and didn't want to concede. I'm sure we will improve game by game and become a more powerful team." He also highlighted the importance of the fans' support.

On the opposing side, Hapoel Haifa coach Chaim Silvas reflected on the match, "We had a great start to the game, Beitar couldn't make a pass. Then we scored first, followed by a red card, and suddenly we were in a completely different hole." He noted his team's fight despite the setbacks, stating, "My team fought and gave everything. I think many teams would have given up in this situation, but we gradually pulled ourselves together. It wasn't enough for points."

Silvas also commented on player Anis Porat Ayash's performance and the red card received by Gonen, attributing it to excessive motivation in modern football. He concluded, "We're going game by game. Sometimes you come most prepared and things go wrong."