Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures Third Straight Win Amidst Contract Talks for Goalkeeper Tzur
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Ironi Tiberias 1-0, securing their third consecutive win, thanks to a late penalty by Omri Altman and a strong performance from goalkeeper Assaf Tzur. The team played with ten men for most of the game after Adrian Krave's early red card. Goalkeeper Tzur, who is in contract extension talks, made crucial saves and recorded his fifth clean sheet of the season. The victory puts Hapoel Tel Aviv level on points with second-place Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Ironi Tiberias 1-0 with a late penalty and goalkeeper Assaf Tzur's saves.
- Goalkeeper Assaf Tzur is in contract extension talks for three years with a significant raise.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv played with ten men after Adrian Krave received a red card in the first minute.
- Omri Altman scored the winning penalty in the 81st minute.
- The win puts Hapoel Tel Aviv level on points with second-place Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Brazilian player Falcao will return for the next match against Hapoel Jerusalem.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is in advanced negotiations to extend the contract of Israel national team goalkeeper Assaf Tzur for three years, with a significant salary increase. Tzur was instrumental in the team's 1-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias, making two crucial saves in the first half and securing his fifth clean sheet in seven games this season. The club considers him the best goalkeeper in the league, crediting him and the defense for a strong sense of security.
The winning goal came in the 81st minute from a penalty converted by Omri Altman. The penalty was awarded after Marcus Coco was fouled in the box by goalkeeper Ido Sharon. Altman was initially slated for substitution but remained on the field due to the incident.
Hapoel Tel Aviv played with ten men for most of the match after Adrian Krave was sent off in the first minute for a tackle on David Kaltins. Despite the disadvantage, the team maintained control and created numerous chances. The club also argued that Tiberias deserved a red card for a headbutt on Emmanual Boateng, who was taken to the hospital with a head injury.
Altman dedicated the victory to Krave, emphasizing the team's effort to lift his spirits. He noted the positive energy within the club, which began last year and continued from their time in the National League, stating that their current trajectory is the right one and that talks of a championship are just the beginning. Coach Eliniv Barda praised his players' tactical understanding and effort, highlighting their determination to win even with a man down, and acknowledged Tzur's vital saves.
Brazilian player Falcao is set to return to the squad for their next match against Hapoel Jerusalem. The win brought Hapoel Tel Aviv level on points with second-place Maccabi Tel Aviv, who have a game in hand.
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