Maccabi Netanya Coach Roni Levy Aims for Victory Against Hapoel Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levy is determined to win Saturday's match against Hapoel Jerusalem after a disappointing draw against Ironi Tiberias. Levy highlighted the team's creation of numerous chances but failure to score, alongside conceding a late goal. He believes the team is improving defensively and will soon see offensive gains as new players integrate, stating, "As time goes by, we will become a very strong team."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levy aims for victory against Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday.
- Levy expressed disappointment over a late draw against Ironi Tiberias due to missed scoring chances.
- The team is focusing on improving offensive finishing and chance creation.
- Levy acknowledged Hapoel Jerusalem as a tactically difficult opponent.
- He believes the team will become stronger as new players integrate over time.
Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levy expressed his determination for his team to win their upcoming match against Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday, the ninth round of the Israeli Premier League. Speaking ahead of the game, Levy reflected on the disappointing 1-1 draw against Ironi Tiberias, where his team created numerous scoring opportunities but failed to convert them, ultimately conceding a goal in the 90th minute. "The draw result was very disappointing," Levy stated. "We created many opportunities and didn't use them, and in the end, we conceded in the 90th minute in the cruelest way possible."
Levy emphasized that the team is working on improving their finishing and chance creation, noting that the number of chances generated against Tiberias was "unprecedented." He attributed the missed opportunities to bad luck and a lack of concentration but expressed confidence that the players will deliver in future games. "We want to fix things as quickly as possible and are working with emphasis on the areas we are lacking," he said.
Looking ahead to the Hapoel Jerusalem match, Levy acknowledged the opponent's tactical strength and stressed the importance of organized and cohesive play, especially on their home turf. "Hapoel Jerusalem is a very tactical and difficult team. We will need to be an organized and united team, especially at home," Levy explained. "We want to play offensively and win the game. The gaps in this league are not large, and we will need to play a good game."
Levy also discussed the team's ongoing development, noting the integration of many new players. He contrasted the current season's defensive solidity with the previous year's higher scoring games, stating the need for improvement in the offensive department. "We are still not at the desired level of play, we have many new players," Levy commented. "Last season we conceded a lot and scored a lot, this year we have reduced the number of goals conceded, but we will need to take a step up in attack. Our players are talented and will know how to score in the end because we are creating chances. As time goes by, we will become a very strong team."
