Maccabi Tel Aviv Goalkeeper Criticized by Fans After Derby Goal
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper Ofek Malika was heavily criticized by fans on social media after conceding a goal in the Toto Cup final against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Fans on X accused Malika of failing to cover the near post and questioned his ability to play for the team. The criticism intensified with multiple users calling for his immediate benching and the acquisition of a new goalkeeper in January.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper Ofek Malika faced fan criticism after a goal in the Toto Cup final.
- Fans accused Malika of failing to cover the near post on Hapoel's opening goal.
- Social media comments questioned Malika's suitability for the team and called for his benching.
- Some fans suggested Malika's performance level is comparable to a lower league.
- The team is reportedly looking to sign a new goalkeeper in January.
Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper Ofek Malika faced significant criticism from fans on social media following a goal conceded during the Toto Cup final against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The criticism stemmed from Malika's perceived failure to properly cover the near post during Hapoel's opening goal, scored by Roie Alkokin.
Fans expressed frustration with Malika's performance, with many questioning his suitability for the team and suggesting he should be replaced. Comments on X (formerly Twitter) included sentiments that Malika "must be ashamed," that he is "not a good goalkeeper," and that his level is comparable to a "National League goalkeeper." Some fans also pointed to perceived defensive errors by teammate Kamara contributing to the goal.
Several users suggested that Malika "must be benched immediately" and that the team needs to find a "normal goalkeeper in January." There was also a comparison made to a previous goalkeeper, Miguel Silva, with one user stating that Silva was "three levels above Malika" in shot-stopping and "17 levels above him" in footwork.
The Toto Cup final, which Maccabi Tel Aviv lost, saw Hapoel take an early lead through Alkokin's goal, which initiated the wave of online backlash against Malika.
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