Hapoel Haifa Coach Haim Silvas Praises Team's Character After Dramatic Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Haifa defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 2-1 with a last-minute goal in a dramatic soccer match. Coach Haim Silvas praised his team's character, stating they deserved the win despite a performance he deemed imperfect. Maccabi Petah Tikva's coach Ziv Ariyeh cited low energy and naivete for the loss, while Guy Dezant expressed confidence in his team's talent.
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- Hapoel Haifa beat Maccabi Petah Tikva 2-1 with a stoppage-time goal.
- Coach Haim Silvas said the win showed character and they deserved it.
- Silvas was not satisfied with Hapoel Haifa's performance level.
- Maccabi Petah Tikva's Ziv Ariyeh cited low energy and naivete for the loss.
- Guy Dezant believes his team is talented but needs better game energy.
Hapoel Haifa secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva in a chaotic match, with a winning goal scored by Sali Fahima deep into stoppage time. The win came after a goal by Itay Zafrani was previously disallowed.
Following the game, Hapoel Haifa coach Haim Silvas described the win as "dramatic and fun," emphasizing that it demonstrated the team's character and that they deserved to win. Despite the victory, Silvas expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance, noting a lack of control and fewer opportunities than desired. He acknowledged the fragility he felt during the game, which he also experienced in a previous 1-1 draw. Silvas was pleased that substitutes, including Zafrani and Fahima, managed to score.
Maccabi Petah Tikva coach Ziv Ariyeh commented on the low energy of both teams, describing them as tired and heavy. He pointed out that his team conceded early goals for the fourth time in five games and admitted to being naive. Ariyeh stated that they were close to securing a point but ultimately fell short.
Guy Dezant, also associated with Maccabi Petah Tikva, reflected that his team is excellent but needs to bring the right energy to games, suggesting this might be what they need to improve. He believes the team is talented and aims to secure their place in the league as early as possible.
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