Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Celebrates Much-Needed Victory, Eyes National Team Call-Up
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona secured a vital 2-0 win against Hapoel Haifa, ending a seven-game winless run and sparking celebrations within the club. Player שי בן דוד was highlighted for his spectacular goal, with calls emerging for his inclusion in the national team. The team will now enter a break, followed by a training camp and a planned return to playing home games in Kiryat Shmona by late January or early February.
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- Hapoel Kiryat Shmona ended a seven-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Hapoel Haifa.
- Player שי בן דוד scored a spectacular goal, prompting calls for his national team inclusion.
- The team will hold a training camp on November 16 before returning to Kiryat Shmona.
- Hapoel Kiryat Shmona aims to resume hosting home games by late January or early February.
- Striker אלכסנדרו פופ continues to seek his first goal involvement after returning to the lineup.
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona players and staff celebrated a crucial 2-0 victory over Hapoel Haifa on Saturday, ending a painful streak of seven winless league matches. The win brought immense joy to the northern club, with loud celebrations erupting in the locker room. "This victory is so deserved for the players, staff, and management who have endured a difficult season," club officials stated, emphasizing that the team's performance warranted better results and that they are now focused on accumulating points.
Player שי בן דוד received significant praise for scoring one of the season's most beautiful goals. The 29-year-old defender was lauded by the club, with some voices calling for national team coach רן בן שמעון to consider him for the Israeli squad. Ben David responded humbly, stating his focus is on playing game by game and that representing Israel would be a great honor.
Alongside Ben David, the team also commended בילאל שאהין for scoring his first senior goal. Striker אלכסנדרו פופ, who returned to the starting lineup, was substituted at halftime after six consecutive games without a goal involvement. Coach שי ברדה expressed confidence in Pop, noting the significant pressure on him as a replacement for אדריאן אוגריסה and stating he needs time.
The team will head into the international break with a positive outlook. On November 16, they will hold a training camp at Kibbutz Goshurim before returning to train in Kiryat Shmona after nine months based in central Israel. Players and staff will relocate to the north, residing in apartments rented by the club. With the pitch ready, Kiryat Shmona is expected to return to hosting matches in their home city during the second half of the season, likely in late January or early February, provided stadium renovation work proceeds as planned.
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