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Ongoing Story· Day 13

Maccabi Haifa Suffers Third Heaviest Defeat at Sammy Ofer Stadium

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Maccabi Haifa's Coach and Manager Face Uncertainty After Humiliating Loss

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Maccabi Haifa experienced a dismal evening, losing 4-0 to Maccabi Netanya and suffering their third straight defeat in the Israeli Premier League. The humiliating loss has reportedly weakened the standing of coach Barak Bakhar and professional manager Lior Refaelov. Disgruntled fans chanted for their resignations and uprooted chairs in frustration.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Maccabi Haifa lost 4-0 to Maccabi Netanya, marking their third consecutive defeat.
  • The team's coach, Barak Bakhar, and manager, Lior Refaelov, face uncertain futures.
  • Fans chanted for the resignations of Bakhar and Refaelov after the match.
  • Supporters uprooted chairs from the stands in frustration.
  • No players or coaches attended the post-game press conference.

Maccabi Haifa suffered a significant setback on Saturday, losing 4-0 to Maccabi Netanya at Sammy Ofer Stadium. This marked the team's third consecutive defeat in the Israeli Premier League, reaching a new low for the season. The heavy loss has reportedly destabilized the positions of coach Barak Bakhar and professional manager Lior Refaelov.

Following the match, neither the coach nor any players appeared at the post-game press conference, signaling the grim atmosphere within the club. Frustrated fans were heard chanting "Resign" at both Bakhar and Refaelov, expressing their dissatisfaction with the team's recent performances.

The discontent among the supporters escalated, leading to a mass exodus from the stands after Maccabi Netanya scored their fourth goal. In a display of extreme frustration, some fans uprooted chairs from the northern stands. Chants of "Disgrace, disgrace, disgrace, you have no honor" were directed at the players as the evening concluded.

MakoCentre · Neve Ilan

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