Hapoel Haifa Owner Blames Lack of Preparation for Loss
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Haifa's owner, Yoav Katz, stated the team was unprepared for their 2-0 loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan. The team suffered a significant blow when player Shik Keita was sent off, leading to the first goal against them. Katz emphasized the lack of tactical and mental readiness, calling the red card "not an excuse." The club now faces the challenge of winning their next match against Maccabi Tel Aviv to recover lost ground.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Haifa owner Yoav Katz said the team was unprepared in every way for their 2-0 loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan.
- A red card for Shik Keita shortly before halftime led to Hapoel Ramat Gan scoring the opening goal.
- Katz stated the team lacked tactical and mental readiness, calling the red card "not an excuse."
- The loss is seen as a setback for Hapoel Haifa's playoff aspirations.
- Hapoel Haifa will face Maccabi Tel Aviv next without Keita, needing a win to recover points.
Hapoel Haifa's owner, Yoav Katz, expressed deep disappointment following the team's 2-0 loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan on Saturday, stating the team was unprepared "in every parameter." The Reds from the Carmel had been aiming to solidify their position in the top six of the league, having won two of their last three matches. However, the defeat has set them back, especially as they lost to a team that did not compete in the upper playoff last season.
The match took a critical turn in the first half when Hapoel Haifa's Shik Keita received a red card. Just 38 seconds after his expulsion, Hapoel Ramat Gan scored, against the run of play. Keita, reportedly disappointed with himself, will now miss the upcoming crucial match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Katz criticized the team's tactical and mental readiness, emphasizing that the red card was not an excuse for the overall performance. "We weren't ready tactically, mentally," Katz stated. "The red card? Not an excuse. The loss set us back, we weren't ready in any parameter."
Club officials acknowledged the setback, describing the loss as a "step backward" and feeling the team "kicked the bucket." With nine points from seven games, Hapoel Haifa must now regroup and aim to secure a win against Maccabi Tel Aviv in their next fixture to compensate for the lost points.
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