Maccabi Tel Aviv Advances to Winner Cup Final, Coach Open to New Signings
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv reached the Winner Cup final by beating Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Coach Oded Katash is open to signing new players if needed.
- The final will be a derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Player Roman Sorkin highlighted the team's defensive effort.
- Katash expressed pride in the team's performance.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a spot in the Winner Cup final on Sunday evening, defeating Hapoel Jerusalem 88-71 in the semi-finals. The team will face Maccabi Tel Aviv in the final on November 9th, where the season's first title will be awarded.
Coach Oded Katash described the game as very difficult and physical, expressing pride in his team's performance. He emphasized that the win was primarily achieved through strong defense before the offense clicked in the second half against a quality opponent.
Regarding potential player acquisitions, Katash stated that the team is open to new signings if the need arises due to injuries or other adjustments. He expressed confidence in General Manager Claudio Coldebella to manage any such matters.
Katash also commented on the upcoming final against Hapoel Tel Aviv, acknowledging their desire to win and the natural rivalry. He noted the importance of playing for their home crowd.
Player Roman Sorkin, who scored 16 points, highlighted the toughness of the game against an aggressive and quality Hapoel Jerusalem team. He attributed the win to good play and a strong defensive effort.
Sorkin addressed the team's recent performance fluctuations, explaining it as part of an ongoing process. He acknowledged that while Maccabi aims to win, the team must remain focused and believe in themselves throughout the long season, despite recent EuroLeague losses. He affirmed the team's determination to win the final and secure the title.
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