Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Netanya Draw; Coaches Express Disappointment

Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Netanya played to a dramatic 1-1 draw on Saturday, with both teams' coaches expressing frustration over the result. Hapoel Petah Tikva's coach, Roni Levi, lamented his team's inability to convert chances, stating, "We came here in very good condition, the team looked very good in training and I expected to see that in the game. We pressed and created chances and we needed to decide such games. We conceded from one attack and then chased, we didn't manage to score but we played as if. Sometimes you need to win by force."

Levi also acknowledged Hapoel Petah Tikva's defensive setup and the challenges new players face, but remained confident in the team's ability to secure wins. "After one win it will open up for us," he said, adding that while results are needed quickly, he is sure they will come. He also apologized to the fans for the team's performance.

Maor Levi, who scored Hapoel Petah Tikva's equalizer from the penalty spot in added time, also apologized for his actions after scoring, attributing them to emotions from a difficult personal period. He mentioned an incident with a fan and expressed his love for the supporters, hoping to learn from the experience.

Omer Peretz, the coach of Maccabi Netanya, was particularly disappointed by the team's failure to maintain their lead, which he described as feeling "like a loss." He attributed the draw to a lack of concentration and a significant error by goalkeeper Omer Katz, whose misjudgment led to the penalty. Peretz also discussed the issue of playing with 12 players on the field due to a substitution error, noting that players took too long to leave the field and the referee was strict with the count.

Roey David, who scored Hapoel Petah Tikva's opening goal in the 49th minute, expressed happiness at scoring but disappointment at not holding onto the lead. He acknowledged the team's tendency to retreat after scoring, which he felt was natural but ultimately led to conceding the equalizer.