Hapoel Be'er Sheva Declares Title Ambitions After Dominant Win
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Maccabi Haifa 5-2, signaling their ambition to win a second consecutive Israeli Premier League title. Coach Ran Kochav believes participation in the Europa League will strengthen the team. The club is confident in its squad depth despite injuries, with key players expected back soon for domestic and European competitions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva beat Maccabi Haifa 5-2, declaring title aspirations.
- Coach Ran Kochav calls the Europa League a "blessing" that will improve the team.
- The team aims to win a second consecutive league championship.
- Djibril Diop received strong public support from coach Ran Kochav.
- Idan Nahmias and Lucas Ventura may return from injury soon.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva sent a strong message in the Israeli Premier League with a decisive 5-2 victory over Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Monday. Players expressed confidence, stating they knew they would win despite external expectations of a difficult match transitioning from European play. The win signals the team's intent to compete for a second consecutive league championship, even with the added demands of participating in the Europa League.
Coach Ran Kochav views the Europa League as a beneficial challenge, believing that competing in two tournaments, even with losses like the recent one against Union SG, will ultimately improve the team. "The Europa League is a blessing for us," Kochav stated after the game. He has been instilling this mindset in his players, emphasizing growth through adversity.
A key player for the team, Djibril Diop, has received significant backing from Kochav, who has publicly supported him against criticism from fans and media. A team player noted that such unwavering support from a coach not only benefits the individual player but also strengthens the entire locker room's trust in the coach.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva scored five goals, a feat that had been challenging in previous league games this season, though the first half against Haifa was also difficult. The team emphasized the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities, a lesson learned from previous European matches where they created chances but failed to convert. They aim to consistently apply their principles and convert opportunities to secure points.
Looking ahead, Idan Nahmias and Lucas Ventura are expected to be fit for the upcoming European match against AEK Athens in nine days, and possibly for the next league game against Maccabi Petah Tikva. Eliel Peretz will require more time to recover. Despite these injuries, the club maintains a strong squad capable of competing in both domestic and European competitions, focusing on hard work and achieving results without dwelling on fatigue or difficulties.
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