Beitar Jerusalem Dominates Hapoel Ramat Gan in 4-0 Victory

Beitar Jerusalem secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan in their return to the Premier League, playing at the Rehovot Stadium. Coach Almog Cohen expressed satisfaction with his team's intense performance, noting their readiness from the first minute.

Cohen specifically praised player Yarden, highlighting his excellent work rate and defensive contributions as the team's foundation, with his assists being an added bonus. He explained his tactical decision to position Yarden and Yossi on the wings to exploit depth, emphasizing Yarden's superior vision in the league. Cohen also commented on Alexis Serrano's contribution to the team's balance and ball movement, acknowledging Serrano's strength and potential for improved fitness after his first start in six months.

Looking ahead, Cohen acknowledged the upcoming challenge against Maccabi Tel Aviv, an undefeated team, stating that his squad would enjoy their current win before analyzing their next opponent. Boris Ino, who scored twice in the match, described it as potentially their best game of the season, citing high pressing, effective transitions, and compactness. He expressed comfort in his playing position and noted a good connection with Alexis Serrano.

On the opposing side, Hapoel Ramat Gan coach Massai Dego described the game as a disastrous and weak performance, lamenting the soft goals conceded. He acknowledged Beitar Jerusalem's quality but stressed that his team should not have allowed them easy play or space. Dego admitted that nothing worked for his team, contrasting their usual aggressive and attacking style with their current showing. Despite the loss, he expressed faith in his team and vowed to make necessary changes for their next match against Hapoel Haifa.

Goni Naor reflected on the disappointing outcome, stating that the team had prepared for weeks but failed to execute their game plan. He noted that the late first-half goal disrupted their strategy and acknowledged that many aspects of their play did not work. Naor promised that the team would work on their issues, aiming to be hungrier and more aggressive in their upcoming game.