Hapoel Haifa Coach Praises Team's Resilience After Victory
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Haifa defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-1, ending a losing streak. Coach Haim Silvas praised his team's mental stability and ability to recover from previous losses. He emphasized the importance of playing football to win and maintaining belief despite setbacks. The victory was described as very important for the team's morale and progress.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Haifa beat Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-1, returning to winning ways.
- Coach Haim Silvas praised his team's mental stability and quick recovery.
- Silvas noted the importance of stopping a losing streak at home.
- He stressed playing football to win and maintaining self-belief.
- The coach called the victory very important for the team.
Hapoel Haifa secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva, marking a return to winning ways after recent losses to Ramat Gan and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Coach Haim Silvas expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, emphasizing their ability to recover from setbacks.
"It was important for us to stop the losing streak at home after the losses to Ramat Gan and Maccabi Tel Aviv and to win," Silvas stated after the match. He acknowledged a slow start in the first half, noting, "We were looking for the moment to break through and we did it. We controlled the game, and the victory is deserved, though the late goal was a bit disappointing. There's a lot to work on."
Silvas downplayed any pressure, describing the team's journey as a process where losses and less successful days are part of football. He stressed the importance of focus and mental stability, advising against euphoria after wins or despair after losses. "There will be bumps, and the wisdom is to get up quickly," he remarked.
The coach highlighted the team's playing style and winning mentality as paramount. "The thing that is important to me is the way, that we always play football and come to every game to win. Obviously, there will be games where we are not as good, and we need to believe in ourselves all the time. I am very pleased that we are a mentally stable team and we knew how to recover quickly. This is a very, very important victory for us."
