Beitar Jerusalem Wins Big But Struggles to Celebrate

Beitar Jerusalem secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan, marking their fourth consecutive win and their first time scoring four goals this season. Despite the dominant performance, the team expressed a reserved satisfaction, with players noting that true celebration would only come with a win against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Key to the victory was the return of Boris Anwu, who scored twice in a brief appearance after a difficult period, and Jordan Shua, who provided two assists. Omer Atzili and Eugene Ansah continued their scoring form.

The team's defensive solidity was also highlighted, with coach Almog Cohen's work during the break on rapid defensive transitions appearing effective. Beitar Jerusalem was less exposed and prevented easy transitions for the opponent, suggesting a growing balance in their play. Nana Antwi, when fit, was described as potentially the league's best in his role, showing abilities above the league standard in his first game back after nearly two months.

Alexis Serneh's precise and quiet midfield performance allowed Boris Anwu to play in his natural position. While Serneh's debut was positive, he is still considered rusty and not at peak intensity, with expectations for him to become more dominant. Coach Uri Azou also debuted, while Jhon Bosko Calo did not play, possibly in preparation for the next match. With the return of Carvallho and the need to leave one foreign player out, Calo is likely to be the one benched, despite his usual strong performance against Maccabi Tel Aviv.