Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins Toto Cup, Eyes More Titles
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv won the Toto Cup, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 for their first title in 14 years. Commentators praised Hapoel's performance and structure, with Eli Gutman predicting more titles this season. Gutman and Tal Ben Haim criticized Maccabi Tel Aviv's lack of threat and suggested they need significant reinforcements. Maccabi Tel Aviv is seen as desperately needing to strengthen their squad in the upcoming January transfer window.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 to win the Toto Cup, their first title in 14 years.
- Commentator Eli Gutman predicted Hapoel Tel Aviv will win more titles this season.
- Gutman praised Hapoel's blend of quality, character, and professional management under owner Safra.
- The derby was called a "warning sign" for Maccabi Tel Aviv, who need significant squad reinforcements.
- Tal Ben Haim stated Maccabi Tel Aviv "did not exist" in the game and needs January additions.
- Eliniv Barda was credited with outmaneuvering Maccabi's coach Kanny Miller.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured their first title in 14 years by defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in the Toto Cup final. Commentators Tal Ben Haim and Eli Gutman analyzed the match, with Gutman predicting this won't be Hapoel's last trophy of the season.
Gutman praised Hapoel Tel Aviv's current iteration, highlighting its blend of quality, character, defense, and offense, all orchestrated by a capable coach. He credited the club's stability and professional environment to owner Safra, allowing the professional staff to work effectively and recruit good foreign players. Gutman stated that Hapoel Tel Aviv is now a strong, stable football club with a clear vision and path forward, capable of fielding a competitive team. He emphasized the team's strong backbone, composed of both foreign and Israeli players, and a solid professional staff.
Conversely, Gutman viewed the derby as a "warning sign" for Maccabi Tel Aviv, suggesting they need to strengthen their squad with at least two quality players. He expressed doubt about Maccabi Tel Aviv's current roster's ability to secure the championship. Gutman pointed to Maccabi's performance in the match, noting their struggles in tackles and lack of scoring opportunities, as exemplified by player Dor Peretz's assessment.
Tal Ben Haim echoed these sentiments, stating that Maccabi Tel Aviv failed to create significant chances until the final minutes and posed no real threat to Hapoel Tel Aviv. He described Hapoel's victory as entirely deserved and a clear win. Ben Haim also commented on the coaching aspect, suggesting Eliniv Barda outmaneuvered Kanny Miller. Regarding a penalty incident, Ben Haim acknowledged it might have occurred but stressed that Maccabi Tel Aviv's overall poor performance was the more critical factor, asserting that Maccabi "did not exist" in the game and desperately needs reinforcements in January.
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