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Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bakhar Resigns After Heavy Loss

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Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar resigned Saturday evening after his team's 4-0 loss to Maccabi Netanya. Bakhar announced his decision live, stating the team needs a change and that he takes responsibility for the results. This marks the team's third consecutive defeat. The loss occurred in front of 27,129 fans at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

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Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar resigned Saturday after a 4-0 loss to Maccabi Netanya.
Bakhar announced his resignation in a live televised statement to owner Yaakov Shahar.
This was Maccabi Haifa's third consecutive defeat.
The match was attended by 27,129 spectators at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
Goals for Netanya were scored by Andrija Novakovich (own goal), Oz Bilu, Nadav Nidam, and Eilon Almog.

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Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar announced his resignation on Saturday evening, following the team's devastating 4-0 defeat to Maccabi Netanya at Sammy Ofer Stadium. In a live televised statement, Bakhar informed owner Yaakov Shahar of his decision, citing the team's need for change after suffering their third consecutive loss.

Visibly emotional, Bakhar stated, "This is a very difficult moment for me, but I feel the team needs a change." He expressed his regret for the fans, adding, "I worked very hard to lift this team, but it didn't work out. It hurts me for the fans."

Bakhar took responsibility for the team's performance, acknowledging that more could have been extracted from the talented squad. He stated, "I am at peace with everything I did, but sometimes you have to give up. There is a good, talented team here, it was possible to get more out of this squad, certainly in terms of results." He also noted that he received all the support he needed to succeed and that no one forced him into anything.

"I love the club, the people, the amazing crowd, and I can understand why they called for my resignation," Bakhar continued. "This club needs new blood, something different." The match, attended by 27,129 spectators, saw Maccabi Netanya secure their decisive victory with goals from an own goal by Andrija Novakovich in the 48th minute, followed by strikes from Oz Bilu (71st), Nadav Nidam (88th), and Eilon Almog (90th).