Hapoel Be'er Sheva Defender Credits Team Focus After Dominant Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Maccabi Haifa 5-2 in a strong second-half performance that reignited their championship hopes. Defender Miguel Vítor stated that when the team focuses solely on football, they are difficult to play against. Vítor also expressed his happiness living in Be'er Sheva and supporting his teammate Djibril Diop through criticism.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva beat Maccabi Haifa 5-2, improving their championship chances.
- Defender Miguel Vítor said the team is hard to beat when focused on football.
- Vítor praised the team's resilience and ability to score after a tough first half.
- He offered support to teammate Djibril Diop amid criticism.
- Vítor expressed contentment with his life in Be'er Sheva and Israel.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a commanding 5-2 victory over Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Monday, following a previous 4-0 loss. The team, coached by Barak Bakhar, demonstrated a strong second-half performance, reigniting their championship aspirations. Defender Miguel Vítor, who played his third match in eight days, expressed satisfaction with his physical condition and the team's resilience.
Vítor described the first half as challenging but highlighted the team's strength and ability to score, differentiating it from recent games where they struggled. He emphasized that the win was crucial for the team's self-belief and their potential to achieve significant goals this season, rather than focusing on external declarations.
Addressing criticism directed at his teammate Djibril Diop, Vítor stated that such scrutiny is part of a footballer's career. He stressed the importance of mental fortitude and how a couple of good performances can shift public perception. Vítor affirmed that the team is actively supporting Diop to help him regain confidence.
Reflecting on his personal experience, Vítor shared his contentment with living in Israel and specifically in Be'er Sheva, feeling like a part of the country after many years. He expressed happiness with both his personal life and his role within the team, which motivates him to approach every training session with joy.
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