Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dominates Maccabi Petah Tikva 5-2 to Reach League Summit
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 5-2 on Sunday, temporarily taking the league lead. Coach Ran Kozuch expressed concern over the team's ego and soft play in the first half, but was pleased with the second-half correction. Midfielder Niv Yehoshua scored twice against his former club, attributing his success to the team's support.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva beat Maccabi Petah Tikva 5-2 to reach at least a temporary league lead.
- Coach Ran Kozuch was worried about the team playing with ego and being too soft.
- Niv Yehoshua scored two goals against his former club, Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- The team improved significantly in the second half after addressing first-half weaknesses.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva also won their previous match 5-2 against Maccabi Haifa.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a decisive 5-2 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva on Sunday, propelling them to at least a temporary first-place position in the league. This win mirrors their previous 5-2 triumph against Maccabi Haifa. Niv Yehoshua was a standout performer, scoring twice, while Igor Zlatanovic, Zahi Ahmed, and Adrian Ugrinic also contributed goals for the champions. Guy Dezant and Liran Hazan scored for the losing side.
Following the match, Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch expressed satisfaction with the final result, acknowledging the fans' enjoyment. However, he admitted to being concerned during the game about the team playing with excessive ego and losing crucial battles. Kozuch noted that the team was too "soft" in the midfield and on the wings, which allowed Maccabi Petah Tikva to create chances. He revealed that he had considered making four substitutions before halftime but was persuaded against it by his staff, anticipating potential goals against them.
Kozuch was pleased that the team corrected these issues in the second half, leading to the favorable outcome. Midfielder Niv Yehoshua, who scored a brace against his former club, described it as a day where "everything clicked." He expressed happiness that it happened against the club he "loves very much," acknowledging its role in his development. Yehoshua credited the entire staff, players, and fans for helping him integrate quickly and emphasized the team's need to continue progressing, noting the improvement in creating and scoring chances.
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