Maccabi Haifa Celebrates Strong Start, Proving Doubters Wrong

Maccabi Haifa has secured 12 points out of a possible 15 in the early stages of the season, marking a promising start for the team. Despite a loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv and dropped points at Bloomfield, four victories, including a recent 3-2 win against Ironi Tiberias, place them second in the league, three points behind the leaders.

While the team's performance against Tiberias wasn't overwhelmingly impressive, their character was undeniable. Trailing 2-1 in the second half, Haifa rallied to secure the crucial win, showcasing resilience. Coach Barak Bakhar's squad is also seeing positive contributions from its foreign players, with Novakovic scoring a brace and Brazão providing another assist, continuing his strong form.

A source within the club expressed satisfaction, stating, "They wrote us off early, as if we weren't contenders. But we're managing to win even when not playing our best, and that's very important. We're proving our character while improving our play. We are a relatively new team on an upward trend. Now, everyone who criticized us should reconsider; this is the right time."

Maccabi Haifa is hopeful that midfielder Ali Mohamed's injury, sustained during the Tiberias match, is not serious. The 30-year-old midfielder will undergo tests in the coming days, and the club hopes he will be fit to play after the international break.