Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Sees Progress Despite Europa League Loss
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch praised his team's performance in a 2-1 Europa League loss to AZ Alkmaar on October 26, 2023. Despite the defeat, which leaves them with one point from six, Kozuch believes the team made a "leap" and gained valuable experience. He stressed the importance of translating this progress into future wins. The coach also highlighted the intensity brought by player Zahi Ahmed.
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- Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch expressed pride in his team's performance despite a 2-1 Europa League loss.
- Kozuch stated the team made a "leap" and needs to translate it into victories.
- The coach believes the Europa League will improve the team and players.
- A "borderline" penalty in the final minutes decided the match against AZ Alkmaar.
- Player Zahi Ahmed was praised for the intensity he brings to the game.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch expressed pride in his team's performance despite a 2-1 loss to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on October 26, 2023. Although the Israeli champions are left with one point from a possible six in the competition, Kozuch believes the team showed significant improvement and learned valuable lessons.
"I hate losing, but on the other hand, I am proud of the guys. It was a worthy performance that will teach us things for the future," Kozuch stated after the match. He acknowledged the disappointment of conceding the first goal, which they had prepared for, but highlighted the team's resilience in responding to setbacks, including continuing to play and create chances after conceding a second goal.
Kozuch emphasized his fondness for the Europa League, seeing it as a crucial platform for the team's development. "I love this competition because I think it will teach us going forward, improve us as a team and as players," he said. He felt the team had made a "leap" but stressed the need to translate this progress into victories.
Regarding player Zahi Ahmed, Kozuch explained his starting position was due to the intensity he brings to the game. The loss to Alkmaar, despite the Dutch team reportedly fielding rotated players, was decided by a "borderline" penalty in the closing minutes.
