Maccabi Netanya Awaits Disciplinary Ruling on Hapoel Petah Tikva
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Netanya awaits a disciplinary ruling on Hapoel Petah Tikva's alleged use of an ineligible player, expecting a technical win. The team's performance has been inconsistent, with only 6 points from 18, despite improved defense and new signings. Player Dolev Haziza is set to return for the next match against Kiryat Shmona. The club is also actively seeking a new CEO and investigating an alleged fan assault by a steward.
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- Maccabi Netanya expects a disciplinary win against Hapoel Petah Tikva for fielding an ineligible player.
- The team has secured only 6 points from 18 possible this season.
- Player Dolev Haziza will return to the squad for the upcoming match against Kiryat Shmona.
- Maccabi Netanya is actively searching for a new CEO after failed recruitment attempts.
- An incident involving a fan and a stadium steward is under investigation.
- Player Alon Azugi expressed confidence in the team's potential despite recent results.
Maccabi Netanya is awaiting a disciplinary decision regarding Hapoel Petah Tikva's alleged fielding of an ineligible player in their recent 1-1 draw. The club is confident that the disciplinary tribunal will rule in their favor, likely resulting in a technical loss for Hapoel Petah Tikva, as they believe any other outcome would set a problematic precedent.
Professionally, Netanya dominated possession in their last match, holding the ball more than in any other game in the past five years, yet failed to secure a win. Despite creating chances, particularly through Bassam Zra'aro, and displaying intelligent play up to the opponent's penalty area, the team lacked a finishing touch. Under coach Roni Levy, the team has garnered only 6 points from a possible 18 this season.
On a more positive note, Netanya's defense has shown improvement, the team's tempo is higher, and new foreign signings like Olivier Verdon, Isaac de Lima, and Ayalon Almog, along with a brief appearance from Gabriel Simon, have strengthened the squad. Giorgi Morozov was unavailable for the last game, with Amit Cohen and Beni Feldman rotating at fullback.
The club anticipates a stronger team once Maor Levy returns from injury and Dolev Haziza regains fitness. Haziza is expected to rejoin the squad for the upcoming match against Kiryat Shmona, meaning another player will be excluded from the matchday roster, joining Omri Shamir and Morozov in the stands.
In administrative news, Maccabi Netanya is still searching for a new CEO. Ross Katin and his associates approached a senior figure from outside the sports industry, but were rejected. An attempt to recruit a candidate from abroad also failed. Katin continues his search to replace Gil Lev.
Separately, a fan reported an incident where a stadium steward allegedly assaulted him. The event was filmed and reported to the League Management and the police.
Player Alon Azugi commented on the team's performance, stating, "In terms of football, we are playing good football. Unfortunately, there was bad luck and the ball didn't go in. I believe in our team and everyone here. I have no doubt we will see better results. Against Kiryat Shmona, you will see a team that wants to control and be a winning team. It's harder to create chances against teams that defend deeply, but we will work on being more creative."
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