Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Calls for Improvement After Victory

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a second consecutive win, defeating Kiryat Shmona 1-0 before the international break. Amir Ganah scored the lone goal, lifting the team to fourth place in the league standings. Coach Ran Kozuch expressed satisfaction with the win but emphasized the need for improvement, stating, "We hold onto the ball a lot, but we don't create enough relative to that. We needed to use our energy to create much more." He added that the long break will be used to address these issues.

Kozuch believes the team has a good squad but needs to elevate its performance level. "We have a good enough and balanced squad, and we will need to raise the level," he said. He also praised the fans who attended the final 15 minutes, helping the players fight for the win. The coach noted that while he is leaving with a sense of victory, there are still aspects of the team he needs to understand better.

Ganah received praise from Kozuch for his development and performance, particularly for the winning goal. "Great job on the game today, but there are things that need to be improved," Kozuch commented. Goalkeeper Ofir Marciano was also commended for his strong performance and a crucial save that maintained the clean sheet.

Kozuch also discussed Miguel Vítor's recent contract extension, stating that Vítor's footballing ability was the reason for his continued presence at the club. Ganah dedicated his goal to his future mother-in-law, wishing her a speedy recovery. He explained his goal-scoring technique, highlighting his work on diversifying his shots and his confidence in executing the winning strike. Ganah also mentioned that he has been working on improving his game during the break.