Hapoel Tel Aviv Captain Praises Coach Barda After Cup Win

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Hapoel Tel Aviv captain Omri Altman called coach Eliniv Barda possibly the best coach he's had after their 3-2 Toto Cup win over Maccabi Tel Aviv. Altman scored a penalty and said the team proved they could compete with top teams. He praised Barda's meticulous coaching style and ability to keep players motivated.

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Hapoel Tel Aviv captain Omri Altman called coach Eliniv Barda potentially the best coach he has had.
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in a dramatic Toto Cup match.
Altman scored a penalty and stated the team proved they could compete with top league teams.
He praised Barda's meticulous coaching and ability to keep all players highly motivated.
The win was significant for Hapoel Tel Aviv after a previous heavy loss.

Hapoel Tel Aviv captain Omri Altman lauded coach Eliniv Barda as potentially the best coach he has ever had, following the team's dramatic 3-2 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup.

Altman, who scored a penalty in the match, emphasized the team's desire to prove themselves after a previous heavy loss, stating, "We proved to ourselves today that we can compete with one of the best teams in the league." He acknowledged the significance of the win, even though it was for the Toto Cup, saying, "We need to be happy about this too. I've been here since 2016, so yes. We also need to know how to be happy about these small things."

The captain also reflected on his journey with the club, referencing a past relegation playoff match and the improved relationship with the fans. He highlighted Barda's coaching style, describing him as meticulous, detail-oriented, and capable of keeping players highly motivated and alert, which he believes is reflected in the team's results. Altman credited Barda's ability to maintain 100% alertness from all players, whether starters or substitutes.

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