Hapoel Be'er Sheva Aims for Success in Europa League After League Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Ironi Tiberias 2-0, marking their third straight league win and temporarily securing third place. Coach Kozuch criticized the team's play but praised new signings, while goalkeeper Ofir Marciano expressed sadness over the lack of fans for their upcoming Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar. The team is determined to be successful in Europe despite acknowledging the challenging circumstances and opponent.
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- Hapoel Be'er Sheva beat Ironi Tiberias 2-0 for their third consecutive league win.
- The victory temporarily placed Hapoel Be'er Sheva in third place in the league.
- Coach Kozuch criticized the team's play but praised new signings Amankwaa Forson and Joao Victor.
- The team aims for success in the Europa League against AZ Alkmaar.
- Goalkeeper Ofir Marciano expressed sadness over the absence of fans due to the complex situation.
- Marciano highlighted the difficulty of the Europa League and the need to play their own game.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured their third consecutive league victory, defeating Ironi Tiberias 2-0 following the international break. The win temporarily moved the team to third place in the league standings. Coach Kozuch acknowledged the team's lack of intelligence in the match, stating they got caught up in Tiberias's chaotic play instead of moving the ball effectively. He emphasized the need for players to leverage their advantages and learn from the game.
Kozuch praised the contributions of new signings Amankwaa Forson and Joao Victor, who scored and assisted in the match, respectively. He stressed the importance of integrating new players into the team's routine and expressed confidence in their ability to improve their chance creation. "We can generate more situations, we understand where our shortcomings are in this regard, we are working on it and we will be there," he said.
Looking ahead to their Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar, Kozuch expressed the team's ambition. "Alkmaar is at home, but we are hungry, we dream and want to be successful in the Europa League as well. We understand the balance of power and where their advantages lie and we will have to do it," he stated.
Goalkeeper Ofir Marciano also commented on the upcoming European fixture, reflecting on the complex situation in Israel. "We live in a very complex country and a complex situation. I am just a football player, it is sad that the fans will not be with us. I hope things will change later, we will do our hundred percent to make the people at home happy," he said. Marciano also noted the difficulty of the Europa League, recalling last season's struggles and the need to play their own game against tough opponents.
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