Maccabi Netanya Coach Blames Poor Mentality After Late Draw
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Netanya drew 1-1 with Ironi Tiberias after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer, leading coach Roni Levi to criticize the team's mentality. Player Oz Bilu echoed the disappointment, while goal scorer Bar Cohen expressed relief for his late equalizer. The team aims to regroup and improve in upcoming matches.
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- Maccabi Netanya drew 1-1 with Ironi Tiberias after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer.
- Coach Roni Levi blamed the team's "not good enough" mentality for failing to secure the win.
- Player Oz Bilu expressed disappointment and the need for more maturity to protect a lead.
- Bar Cohen scored the late equalizer for Ironi Tiberias, calling it a result of hard work.
- Levi acknowledged the team's struggle to convert scoring chances, a recurring issue.
- The team hopes to regroup and improve in future league matches.
Maccabi Netanya conceded a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time against Ironi Tiberias, settling for a 1-1 draw after leading 1-0 into the 90th minute. Coach Roni Levi expressed frustration, stating the team's mentality is not good enough, which led to them failing to secure the win. He lamented the lack of responsibility in conceding a late goal, suggesting a stronger mentality would have resulted in a comfortable 4-0 victory. Levi highlighted the team's inability to convert numerous scoring chances, a recurring issue this season, and the harsh consequences of not capitalizing on opportunities.
Levi acknowledged the team's disappointment after an away game where they aimed for victory. He stressed that the league is long and that the team will regroup, train hard, and do everything possible to win future matches. He admitted he has no definitive answer as to why the team only scores two goals in a game once this season, despite creating many chances.
Player Oz Bilu shared the disappointment, feeling the game could have been a decisive win. He emphasized the need for maturity to protect a lead, especially when not scoring more goals. Bilu understood the fans' frustration, describing the interaction after the game as a shared feeling of disappointment rather than curses, and hoped to repay them later in the season.
Bar Cohen, who scored the late equalizer for Ironi Tiberias, expressed happiness at scoring after hard work and a difficult period. He credited his mentor, Gad Amos, for encouraging him. Cohen stated that the team focuses solely on the game, leaving off-field issues to others, and is confident things will work out.
