Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures Cup Win, Analysts Predict More Titles
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv ended a 14-year title drought by defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in a derby match. Analysts Eli Guttman and Tal Ben Chaim praised Hapoel's performance and predicted more titles, while warning Maccabi Tel Aviv about their squad weaknesses. Guttman highlighted Hapoel's strong ownership and professional structure, while Ben Chaim noted Maccabi's lack of offensive threat. Both agreed Hapoel deserved the win and Maccabi needs significant January reinforcements.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv won a championship title after 14 years, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2.
- Analyst Eli Guttman believes this is not Hapoel Tel Aviv's last title of the season.
- Guttman called the derby a "warning sign" for Maccabi Tel Aviv, urging squad reinforcements.
- Tal Ben Chaim stated Maccabi Tel Aviv created no significant chances throughout the match.
- Both analysts agreed Hapoel Tel Aviv's victory was deserved and Maccabi Tel Aviv needs January signings.
Hapoel Tel Aviv has won a championship title after a 14-year drought, defeating rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in a derby match. The victory was described as particularly sweet by analysts.
Speaking on Sport Channel, former players and analysts Tal Ben Chaim and Eli Guttman discussed the game. Guttman expressed confidence that this would not be Hapoel Tel Aviv's final title of the season, citing the team's blend of quality, character, defense, and offense, all orchestrated by a capable coach. He praised the club's ownership, comparing them favorably to other prominent Israeli club owners, and highlighted the professional and stable environment that allows the coaching staff to work effectively and attract good foreign players. Guttman emphasized that Hapoel Tel Aviv has evolved from a strong team into a stable football club with a clear vision and a strong spine composed of both foreign and Israeli players.
Guttman also 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 questioned whether Maccabi Tel Aviv's current roster is strong enough to contend for the championship, referencing player Dor Peretz's comments about losing tackles and failing to create chances.
Tal Ben Chaim echoed Guttman's assessment of Maccabi Tel Aviv's performance, stating they created no significant chances until the final minute and posed no threat to Hapoel Tel Aviv. He deemed the victory a clear and deserved one, attributing Hapoel Tel Aviv's success to coach Aliniv Barda's tactical acumen over Maccabi Tel Aviv's Keni Miller. While acknowledging a potential penalty call, Ben Chaim stressed that Maccabi Tel Aviv's overall lack of presence in the game made any single incident irrelevant. He concluded that Maccabi Tel Aviv urgently needs reinforcements in the January transfer window.