Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Hapoel Jerusalem, Advances to Toto Cup Final
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 3-0 to reach the Toto Cup final against Maccabi Tel Aviv, marking their fourth consecutive win. Coach Eliniv Barda highlighted player Daniel Dafa's performance and addressed Touriel's injury. Hapoel Jerusalem coach Lior Zada criticized his team's "childish" defensive errors. Player Daniel Dafa expressed his team's determination to win the upcoming final.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Jerusalem 3-0 to reach the Toto Cup final.
- The win extended Hapoel Tel Aviv's current winning streak to four games.
- Coach Eliniv Barda praised player Daniel Dafa for seizing his opportunity.
- Hapoel Jerusalem coach Lior Zada called the goals conceded "childish and very easy."
- Daniel Dafa expressed the team's strong desire to win the Toto Cup title.
- Noam Malamud cited defensive lapses and loss of concentration for Hapoel Jerusalem.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium, extending their winning streak to four games and earning a spot in the Toto Cup final against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The team delivered an outstanding performance, building significant momentum heading into the championship match.
Coach Eliniv Barda praised the synergy between players Boatang and Dafa, noting Dafa's patience in waiting for his opportunity and his successful execution. Barda also provided an update on player Touriel's injury, stating it was too early to assess its severity. He acknowledged a less dominant first half but highlighted effective halftime adjustments and the positive impact of Elkokin's entry, emphasizing the team's desire to perform at their best in the final.
Barda also commented on Falcao's condition, explaining that a week-long virus had left him depleted and unable to continue the match. Meanwhile, Hapoel Jerusalem coach Lior Zada expressed frustration with his team's defensive lapses, calling the goals conceded "childish and very easy." He acknowledged that while the scoreline didn't reflect the first 40 minutes of play where his team had control, the "soft goals" were unacceptable at this level. Zada admitted to a problem that needs immediate attention, citing both individual errors and coordination issues as contributing factors.
Daniel Dafa shared his satisfaction with the team's success and expressed his ambition to win the Toto Cup, a significant title for the club and its fans. Reflecting on a past incident with Touriel, Dafa stated he learned from it and aims to improve his decision-making in future plays. He also spoke about his brother Israel, describing him as a dedicated and promising young player.
Hapoel Jerusalem player Noam Malamud lamented the loss, attributing it to defensive lapses and a loss of concentration after conceding the first goal. He acknowledged Hapoel Tel Aviv's strength and stated the team would move forward.
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