Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dominates Maccabi Petah Tikva 5-2
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 5-2 away, temporarily taking the league lead. Coach Ran Kozuch noted the team played with "ego" initially but improved in the second half. Midfielder Niv Yehoshua scored twice against his former club, expressing gratitude for his development there. The team aims to continue their strong performance.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva beat Maccabi Petah Tikva 5-2, temporarily leading the league.
- Coach Ran Kozuch was concerned about his team playing with "ego" and being "soft".
- Niv Yehoshua scored two goals against his former club, Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- The team improved significantly in the second half after halftime adjustments.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva has now won two consecutive matches with a 5-2 scoreline.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a decisive 5-2 away victory against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Sunday, propelling them to at least a temporary lead in the league standings. This win mirrors their previous 5-2 triumph over Maccabi Haifa. Niv Yehoshua was a standout performer, scoring twice, with additional goals from Igor Zlatanovic, Zahi Ahmed, and Adrian Ohgissa 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 crowd's support. However, he admitted to being concerned during the game about the team playing with "a lot of ego" and losing individual battles, describing them as "very soft" in the midfield and on the wings, which allowed Maccabi Petah Tikva to create chances. Kozuch revealed he considered making four substitutions before halftime but was persuaded against it by his staff, anticipating potential goals conceded. He was pleased that the team corrected their performance in the second half.
Niv Yehoshua, who scored a brace against his former club, reflected on the game, stating that "everything came together" for him. He expressed happiness that it happened on this day, despite his affection for Maccabi Petah Tikva, which he credits for shaping him into the player he is today. Yehoshua also thanked the staff, players, and fans for helping him integrate quickly and emphasized the team's need to continue progressing, noting their improved ability to create and score chances.
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