Beitar Jerusalem Dominates Ramat Gan in League Return

Beitar Jerusalem secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan in their return to the top-tier league, playing at Rehovot Stadium. Coach Almog Cohen expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, highlighting their intense preparation and high work rate from the outset.

Cohen specifically praised player Shua, stating his excellent work rate and defensive contribution were the foundation of the team's success, with his assists being an added bonus. He also discussed his tactical approach, aiming to utilize Shua and Yosefi's speed and vision by having them play wide and patiently seek forward passes and dribbles.

Regarding new additions, Cohen noted Alexis Serrano's contribution to the team's balance, ball movement, and game understanding. He also mentioned Seize, who is still regaining fitness after six months without a start, expressing belief in his potential.

Looking ahead, Cohen acknowledged the upcoming challenging match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, an undefeated team, but stated they would enjoy their current victory before analyzing their next opponent.

On the opposing side, Hapoel Ramat Gan coach Massai Dego described the game as his team's worst of the season, criticizing the soft goals conceded and the lack of cohesion. He admitted that nothing worked for his team, contrasting their usual aggressive and attacking style with their performance in this match.

Dego expressed confidence in his team's overall quality despite the poor showing, emphasizing the need for improvement before their next game against Hapoel Haifa. Player Goni Naor echoed the disappointment, stating the team had prepared well but failed to execute their game plan, with a late first-half goal derailing their efforts.