Beitar Jerusalem Coach Almog Cohen Addresses Player Rumors After Win

Beitar Jerusalem secured a crucial 2-1 home victory over Hapoel Haifa at Bloomfield Stadium on Saturday. Following the match, coach Almog Cohen expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, acknowledging they could have made the game easier but were ultimately pleased with the win and the reduced pressure.

Cohen highlighted the team's resilience, stating, "After the first two games we received criticism, we came like men and knew how to get tough wins. Today we came aggressive from the first second and continued at that pace." He addressed rumors concerning player Yarden Shua, asserting, "Shua is a very important player for Beitar and we will need him at his best. Everything is fine from my perspective." Cohen also acknowledged the media's role in criticism but maintained faith in his team.

Player Tomer Yosefi echoed Cohen's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of the win and the team's fighting spirit. He added, "Soon there will be a goal too. The most important thing is that we won." Yosefi also praised the team's aggressive style and the support of the fans.

In contrast, Hapoel Haifa coach Chaim Silvas lamented the early setback, including a red card that significantly impacted the game. "We had a great start to the game, Beitar couldn't make a pass. The first time we pushed a ball deep, Anis scored 0-1. Immediately after, a red card and suddenly we are in a completely different hole." Silvas commended his team's fight despite the adversity, noting, "My team fought and gave everything, these players are not easy to break." He also commented on player Anis Porat's performance and the impact of the red card on Gonen.

Alon Tourjeman of Hapoel Haifa also reflected on the team's effort, stating, "It wasn't enough, but we need to look at the good things and today until the last minute they fought and showed character." He acknowledged the difficulty of playing against Beitar with a crowd behind them but praised the team's resilience.