Maccabi Netanya Fans Demand Coach Roni Levy Resign After Draw
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Netanya fans called for coach Roni Levy's resignation during a 1-1 draw with Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday. The team has struggled this season, with only one win in their last seven games. Coach Levy acknowledged the fan sentiment but remains focused on his work, while Hapoel Jerusalem's coach Lior Zada was pleased with securing a point after recent losses. The draw leaves Maccabi Netanya with a winless streak and pressure mounting on the coaching staff.
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- Maccabi Netanya fans demanded coach Roni Levy resign during a 1-1 draw with Hapoel Jerusalem.
- The draw extends Maccabi Netanya's winless streak to six games, with only one win in seven.
- Coach Roni Levy called the fan chants "not pleasant" but remains focused on his job.
- Hapoel Jerusalem coach Lior Zada was happy to secure a point after three consecutive losses.
- Maccabi Netanya player Bassam Zaroura expressed disappointment but believes the team will improve.
Maccabi Netanya fans called for coach Roni Levy to resign during their team's disappointing 1-1 draw against Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday. The team, nicknamed "The Diamonds," has underperformed this season, failing to meet high expectations. Despite holding a lead, Netanya conceded a late goal, resulting in another draw that extends their winless streak to six games, with only one victory in their last seven matches.
Levy acknowledged the fan calls, stating, "It's not pleasant," but emphasized that he is focused on his work. He expressed frustration that pressure is being placed on the players instead of offering support, believing that encouragement lifts the team. "We did a great job, it's just not reflected in the results," Levy said, adding that he believes hard work will eventually pay off.
Reflecting on the match, Levy described the team as "very disappointed" and felt they should have secured a win. He pointed to missed opportunities and a "soft goal" conceded as key factors. "We need to win one or two tough games to start a streak," he stated, highlighting the need for improved character and finishing in attack.
Hapoel Jerusalem coach Lior Zada expressed happiness with the result, especially coming back from a deficit after three consecutive losses. "We took the game where we wanted," Zada said, acknowledging missed chances by Vitali Damashkan and Nati Spraw. He credited goalkeeper Nadav Zamir for crucial saves that helped secure the draw.
Zada noted that the team's recent difficult schedule had affected their morale but is looking forward to a critical home game against Sakhnin next week. Maccabi Netanya player Bassam Zaroura also spoke of a "feeling of missed opportunity" but expressed confidence that the team would learn and improve. Goalkeeper Nadav Zamir stated that securing a point at Netanya was not easy and was pleased with the team's performance.
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