Hapoel Petah Tikva Relieves Pressure After Crucial Win
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Petah Tikva secured a vital 2-1 win against Hapoel Ramat Gan, moving them out of the relegation zone before the league break. Despite recent struggles, key players were praised, while Diego Arroyo was told to find a new club. Coach Omer Peretz stressed the importance of resilience amidst criticism, and the team awaits a hearing on their appeal against a technical loss.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Petah Tikva defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1, moving out of the relegation zone.
- Player Diego Arroyo was told to seek a new team by Hapoel Petah Tikva.
- Coach Omer Peretz emphasized maintaining identity amidst criticism and insecurity.
- Roi Levi scored the winning goal and expressed joy in celebrating with fans.
- Hapoel Petah Tikva's appeal against a technical loss to Maccabi Netanya will be heard Wednesday.
Hapoel Petah Tikva has eased significant pressure following a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan, propelling the team above the relegation zone before the league break. Despite a recent streak of seven consecutive losses, including a technical defeat against Maccabi Netanya, the team enters the break with renewed optimism.
Key players Boni Amain and Noam Cohen were highlighted for their strong performances, with Roi Levi and Tomer Altman also receiving praise. However, player Diego Arroyo, who was not included in the squad, has been informed to seek a new team. His agent, Rafi Epstein, is reportedly exploring a return to Shakhtar Donetsk, the club from which Arroyo is on loan without a purchase option.
The club acknowledges the tension between some fans and player Guy Badash, which appears to be affecting his performance, as he was met with jeers from a portion of the crowd during the recent match. Coach Omer Peretz emphasized the importance of maintaining personal identity amidst criticism and insecurity, stating, "It's easiest when there's a lack of confidence to get into a spiral and lose myself. This will make me a better coach."
Roi Levi, who scored the decisive second goal, expressed his joy, "There's nothing more fun than scoring and running to celebrate with this amazing crowd." He added that his goals are crucial for the team's success and that increased scoring from him and his teammates will lead to better results. Levi also commented on the team's strong locker room atmosphere despite the difficult period, noting, "Even in the period when we were deep in shit, we knew how to get out of it."
Regarding the technical loss to Maccabi Netanya, Levi stated that the error was minimal and not the team's fault, expressing hope for a rule change. The team's appeal to overturn the technical loss will be heard on Wednesday, with lawyer Avishai Ifargan representing them. Coach Omer Peretz will be taking a few days off in Athens, and the players have been granted a week's break.
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