Hapoel Petah Tikva Returns to Winning Ways After Tense Victory
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Petah Tikva secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan, moving them out of the relegation zone before the league's break. The win ended a seven-game losing streak for the team. Player Diego Arroyo has been informed he needs to find a new club, while the team awaits a hearing on their appeal against a technical loss. Coach Omer Peretz acknowledged the need for improvement and the team's resilience.
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- Hapoel Petah Tikva defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1, moving out of the relegation zone.
- The victory ended a streak of seven consecutive losses for Hapoel Petah Tikva.
- Player Diego Arroyo has been told to seek a new team.
- The team's appeal against a technical loss to Maccabi Netanya will be heard on Wednesday.
- Coach Omer Peretz acknowledged the team's need to play better despite challenges.
Hapoel Petah Tikva has eased pressure following a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan, lifting the team above the relegation zone before the league break. The win ended a streak of seven consecutive losses, including a technical defeat against Maccabi Netanya. Players Boni Amain and Noam Cohen were highlighted for their performance, with Roey Levi and Tomer Altman also receiving praise.
Meanwhile, player Diego Arroyo, who was not included in the squad, has been told to find a new team. His agent, Rafi Epstein, is reportedly exploring the possibility of a return to Shakhtar Donetsk, from whom Arroyo is on loan without a purchase option. The club acknowledges that fan hostility towards player Guy Badash is hindering his performance, as he was booed by some supporters during the recent match.
Coach Omer Peretz commented on the team's situation, stating, "We need to accept criticism for not playing well, the table doesn't lie. We had issues with injuries and referee mistakes, but we can't make excuses because we need to play better." He added, "It's important for me not to lose myself. 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."
Striker Roey Levi expressed his joy at scoring and celebrating with the fans, emphasizing the team's need for goals. He also discussed his integration into the team and the positive atmosphere in the locker room, even during the losing streak. Levi also addressed the technical loss to Maccabi Netanya, calling it a "mishap" and expressing hope for a rule change regarding player substitutions that led to the outcome.
Separately, the team's appeal to overturn the technical loss against Maccabi Netanya will be heard on Wednesday. Lawyer Avishai Ifargan is managing the case for Hapoel Petah Tikva. Coach Peretz will be taking a few days off in Athens, and the players have been granted a week's break.
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