Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dominates Maccabi Haifa in 5-2 Victory
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Maccabi Haifa 5-2 in a strong performance that reignites their championship hopes. Defender Miguel Vítor stated the team showed its strength and belief in themselves, especially in the second half. He also offered support to teammate Gibril Diop amidst criticism and expressed his happiness living in Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva beat Maccabi Haifa 5-2, boosting their championship chances.
- Defender Miguel Vítor felt great playing his third game in eight days.
- Vítor stated the team's focus on football makes them difficult opponents.
- He supported teammate Gibril Diop against criticism.
- Vítor expressed happiness with his life in Israel and Be'er Sheva.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a significant 5-2 victory over Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Monday, marking a strong rebound after a previous 4-0 loss. The team, managed by Barak Bakhar, delivered an impressive second-half performance that reignites their championship aspirations.
Defender Miguel Vítor, who played his third match in eight days, expressed satisfaction with his physical condition, stating, "The more I play, the better I feel on the field. I am aware of my situation, and it's harder to recover, but I'm doing everything to recover and luckily I feel great." He highlighted the team's resilience, noting, "We knew how difficult the game would be, the first half was very difficult but we showed how strong we are as a team. We suffered in the first half, and the goal we scored was the difference from the last games where we suffered and didn't score."
Vítor downplayed the notion of a statement win, emphasizing the importance of the three points and the team's belief in their potential. "This victory is mainly for us, to believe in ourselves that we can do something great this season," he said. He added that when the team "focuses only on football, it's hard to play against us."
Addressing criticism directed at teammate Gibril Diop, Vítor offered support, stating, "This is the life of a football player. You have to be ready for criticism. Obviously, it's not nice, but you need to be strong. In football, one or two games can change the whole atmosphere around a player. We help him every day, so he doesn't feel bad and regain his confidence. He doesn't need to pay attention to the noise and focus on himself."
Reflecting on his time in Israel, Vítor shared his contentment. "I feel at home here, in Israel, in Be'er Sheva. Even when there are difficulties, I feel part of this country. I love being with the team, but I also love being in the country. I've been here many years, and both my personal situation and the team's situation have made me happy, and I arrive at every training session happy. I am happy here."
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