Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Faces Hapoel Haifa Amidst Lineup Changes
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona will host Hapoel Haifa on Saturday, seeking a win after a seven-game drought. Coach Shi Brada must replace suspended midfielder Alex Sola, with Ofir Benvenisti a likely candidate. The team is motivated by a recent draw against Beitar Jerusalem. Brada stressed the need for focus to secure points before the upcoming break.
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- Hapoel Kiryat Shmona aims for a win against Hapoel Haifa after a seven-game streak without victory.
- Midfielder Alex Sola is suspended due to yellow cards, forcing a lineup change for Hapoel K.S.
- Ofir Benvenisti is a candidate to replace Alex Sola in Hapoel K.S.'s midfield.
- Hapoel K.S. drew 1-1 with Beitar Jerusalem in their last match, earning a late penalty.
- Coach Shi Brada highlighted the need for focus and concentration to secure points.
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona (Hapoel K.S.) is set to host Hapoel Haifa on Saturday, aiming to secure a victory after a seven-game winless streak. The team is buoyed by a recent 1-1 draw against Beitar Jerusalem, where they earned a point from a penalty scored in the 97th minute. Coach Shi Brada expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and fighting spirit in the previous match, which he hopes will carry over.
Brada will be forced to make at least one change to the lineup due to the suspension of midfielder Alex Sola, who accumulated five yellow cards. Sola has been a valuable player for the team, and his absence will likely see Ofir Benvenisti step into the midfield. Benvenisti is competing for a spot alongside Tales Costa and either Nadav Markovich or Ariel Shertzi.
The last encounter between Hapoel K.S. and Hapoel Haifa was in August during the Toto Cup, with Hapoel K.S. winning 3-1. Goals in that match were scored by Adrian Ugriša, Ariel Shertzi, and Shi Sabach.
Coach Brada emphasized the importance of focus and concentration for the upcoming game, stating, "This is a type of game where we must be focused and concentrated to meet our goals. We need to know how to take the points in this game and go into the break with a good feeling. It's a difficult game, but again, we are looking at ourselves and what is important for us is to accumulate points."
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