Beitar Jerusalem Dominates Hapoel Ramat Gan, Looks Ahead to Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash

Beitar Jerusalem returned from the international break with a commanding 4-0 victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan on Sunday. Coach Almog Cohen's squad showcased a strong performance, with midfielder Boris Ino scoring his first career brace. Ino attributed his success to a tactical shift, with Alexis Serrano playing a deeper role, allowing Ino to operate in a more advanced and comfortable position. The team expressed confidence, stating that those who doubted them early in the season would now see them differently, especially with key players returning and healthy.

Beitar Jerusalem dominated the first half, registering 13 attempts on goal, five of which were on target, and entered halftime with a two-goal lead. Cohen, learning from past experiences, emphasized the need for significant improvement in the first half of games. The team believes a win against Maccabi Tel Aviv would signal that their poor start to the season is behind them, though they acknowledge Maccabi's strong squad and recent draw against Sakhnin.

With approximately 20,000 season tickets sold, Beitar Jerusalem anticipates a full stadium for the upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, with only about 10,000 additional tickets available, 3,000 of which will go to the visiting team. Ticket sales will conclude before the game, as stadium ticket booths will not be open. Coach Cohen faces a decision regarding his lineup, with a choice between continuing with the impressive Gil Cohen or reinstating Bryan Carbaly, who is returning from suspension, with the latter appearing more likely.