Hapoel Tel Aviv Celebrates Toto Cup Victory, First Title in 14 Years
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv won the Toto Cup, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 for their first title in 14 years. Coach Eliniv Brada called the victory a sign of the club's resurgence, with players emphasizing it's "just the beginning." The team is optimistic about retaining key players whose contracts are expiring and is preparing for another upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the State Cup.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv won the Toto Cup, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 for their first title in 14 years.
- Coach Eliniv Brada stated the club is rebuilding and bringing pride back to its fans.
- Players celebrated the victory, emphasizing that this win is "just the beginning."
- The club is keen to retain players Fernand Mayembo, Assaf Tzur, and Marcus Coco whose contracts expire soon.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv will face Maccabi Tel Aviv again in the State Cup and is determined to win.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured their first league title in 14 years, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in the Toto Cup final on Thursday. The victory marked a significant achievement for the club, which has been striving to return to its former glory. Players celebrated enthusiastically in the locker room, with the prevailing sentiment being that this win is "just the beginning."
Coach Eliniv Brada expressed pride in the team's performance, stating that the club is rebuilding its strength and bringing pride back to its fans. He acknowledged a moment of anxiety when Maccabi Tel Aviv scored their second goal, and admitted that a missed opportunity by Hapoel's Aster Skulker could have led to a difficult comeback for the opponent. Brada also took responsibility for a series of substitutions made late in the game, which he felt might have created unnecessary pressure.
Despite the late scare, Hapoel Tel Aviv felt they deserved the win and the Toto Cup trophy. Looking ahead, Emmanuel Boateng, who suffered a broken eye socket, may be fit for the upcoming match against Maccabi Haifa. Daniel Dapa is set to enlist in the army soon but is not expected to miss significant playing time due to the timing of his enlistment and an approaching league break.
In personnel news, contracts for players Fernand Mayembo, Assaf Tzur, and Marcus Coco are set to expire at the end of the season. The club has not yet opened negotiations but is keen to retain all three, viewing them as integral to the team's "family" atmosphere. Hapoel Tel Aviv is optimistic about keeping them for at least another season.
Regarding the State Cup draw, Hapoel Tel Aviv expressed disappointment at facing Maccabi Tel Aviv again so soon but stated they are no longer afraid of any opponent and are determined to advance past their rivals in that competition as well.
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