Hapoel Be'er Sheva Stuns Maccabi Haifa After European Loss
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Maccabi Haifa 5-2 on Monday, rebounding from a recent 4-0 Europa League loss. Players felt underestimated by critics who focused on their travel fatigue. Coach Ran Kozuch was praised for his tactical acumen and player management. The win moves Be'er Sheva to third place in the league, tied on points with Hapoel Tel Aviv.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva decisively beat Maccabi Haifa 5-2 after facing criticism.
- Players felt underestimated by media focusing on their travel and fatigue.
- Coach Ran Kozuch was lauded for his tactical decisions and player management.
- Defender Djibril Diop performed strongly after facing significant criticism.
- The victory places Be'er Sheva third in the league, level on points with Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva bounced back from a heavy European defeat to thrash Maccabi Haifa 5-2 on Monday night at Sammy Ofer Stadium. The victory came after a 4-0 loss to St. Gilloise in the Europa League.
"They didn't count on us," players said after the match, referencing the criticism they faced following their European performance. "They focused on our flights and fatigue, thinking Maccabi Haifa was in for an easy game." Players expressed that while they are used to being underestimated, this time it felt "a bit excessive."
Coach Ran Kozuch received praise for his tactical decisions, including resting key players like Eliel Peretz and Lucas Ventura. "He fielded the right lineup, conserved energy. Playing without them isn't simple, but the smarts to bring everyone to excellent performance, and that's what Kozuch did," a club source stated.
Defender Djibril Diop, who had been under significant criticism, was a standout performer, repaying the coach's faith. "Players also knew to give him credit and connect him with the fans at the end of the game." Other players like Forson Amankwah and Niv Yehoshua were commended for their midfield control and ball retention, while striker Igor Zlatanovic once again proved his efficiency in the league.
The win places Hapoel Be'er Sheva third in the league standings, level on points with Hapoel Tel Aviv, and above Maccabi Haifa. The victory also keeps them behind league leaders Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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