Hapoel Be'er Sheva Completes Comeback Win Against Hapoel Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva staged a second-half comeback to defeat Hapoel Jerusalem 2-1, thanks to two goals from substitute Igor Zlatanovic. Coach Ran Kochav highlighted the team's passion and resilience in overcoming a deficit. Zlatanovic noted the challenges of balancing league play with European competitions and extensive travel. Hapoel Jerusalem coach Lior Zada was pleased with his team's defensive effort despite the loss.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 2-1 with two second-half goals from substitute Igor Zlatanovic.
- Coach Ran Kochav emphasized his team's passion and ability to come back from behind.
- Igor Zlatanovic cited the difficulty of balancing league and European games due to travel and preparation time.
- Hapoel Jerusalem coach Lior Zada was satisfied with his team's defensive performance despite the loss.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva came from behind to defeat Hapoel Jerusalem 2-1 on Sunday, with substitute Igor Zlatanovic scoring both goals in the second half. The victory required a significant effort, with the team demonstrating strong passion in the latter stages of the match.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kochav praised his team's fighting spirit, stating that desire is paramount, even before skillful play. He acknowledged that the game became complicated after conceding a goal from a transition play, but was pleased with the team's ability to recover and pursue the win. Kochav also addressed the performance of player Aliel, noting a less effective game but expressing confidence in his return to form, attributing it potentially to fatigue but not a physical issue.
Regarding Ventura, Kochav mentioned the player's distress over a suspected hamstring injury, possibly related to previous issues and exacerbated by the team's European travel schedule. He highlighted the positive aspect of playing in Europe, despite the demanding travel. Zlatanovic, the evening's standout player, echoed the coach's sentiments about the need for passion and acknowledged the difficulty of balancing league and European commitments. He noted the challenges of frequent travel and insufficient preparation time for matches, especially when not playing at home.
Hapoel Jerusalem coach Lior Zada expressed satisfaction with his team's defensive strategy, acknowledging Hapoel Be'er Sheva's quality. He felt his team defended well and was close to securing points, despite the difficulty in maintaining possession against Be'er Sheva's attacking pressure. Zada remains encouraged by the defensive performance, viewing it as a positive sign as the team adapts and improves.
