Maccabi Netanya Coach Blames Team Mentality After Late Draw
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Netanya's coach Roni Levi blamed a poor mentality for his team's 1-1 draw against Ironi Tiberias after conceding a late equalizer. The team dominated the match but failed to convert numerous chances, leading to a late goal by Tiberias' Bar Cohen. Player Oz Bilu shared the frustration, calling for more maturity in defending leads. Cohen expressed happiness at scoring the crucial equalizer for Tiberias.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levi cited poor mentality after a late 1-1 draw against Ironi Tiberias.
- The team led 1-0 until stoppage time before Ironi Tiberias scored the equalizer.
- Coach Levi lamented the failure to convert numerous scoring opportunities throughout the game.
- Player Oz Bilu expressed deep disappointment and called for greater team maturity.
- Bar Cohen scored the late equalizer for Ironi Tiberias after receiving encouragement from Gad Amos.
Maccabi Netanya's coach, Roni Levi, expressed frustration after his team conceded a late equalizer, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Ironi Tiberias. The team led 1-0 deep into stoppage time before Bar Cohen scored for Tiberias, securing a point for the visitors. Levi attributed the inability to secure the win to a lack of mental fortitude, stating that a stronger mentality would have allowed them to convert numerous chances and win comfortably. He lamented the team's failure to capitalize on their dominance, which he believes led to the "cruel" punishment of conceding late.
Levi highlighted the team's season-long struggle to score more than one goal in a game, noting that despite creating many opportunities, they often fail to convert. He acknowledged the disappointment of not securing a win in an away game and vowed to address the issues in training. "The league is long, we are eating our hearts out. We will lift ourselves, be strong, train well, and do everything to win," he stated.
Player Oz Bilu echoed the sentiment of disappointment, describing the feeling as the worst possible. He emphasized the need for maturity in defending a lead, lamenting the failure to hold onto the 1-0 advantage. Bilu also addressed the confrontation with fans after the match, understanding their frustration and apologizing for the team's performance, while expressing hope for future success. He compared the league season to a marathon, not a sprint.
Bar Cohen, the player who scored the equalizer for Ironi Tiberias, expressed his happiness at contributing to the team's point. He mentioned receiving advice from goalkeeper Gad Amos, who encouraged him to score. Cohen stated that the team focuses solely on their performance on the field, leaving off-field matters to others, and expressed confidence that things would eventually improve.
