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Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Disappointed After Late Loss

By מערכת אתר ערוץ הספורט

Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 1-0 to Hapoel Tel Aviv in added time, missing a chance to lead the league. Coach Ran Kozuch was disappointed with the late goal and missed opportunities, but dismissed European play as an excuse for the loss. The team will use the international break to recover and await the return of injured players.

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 1-0 to Hapoel Tel Aviv in added time, missing league lead.
Coach Ran Kozuch called the loss "very disappointing" after a late goal.
Kozuch stated European play was not an excuse for the team's performance.
The team aims to recover players during the international break.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Hapoel Tel Aviv in added time on Saturday, missing the chance to go into the international break at the top of the league. The match was considered the highlight of the league round.

Coach Ran Kozuch expressed his frustration, particularly with conceding the late goal and losing possession during the decisive play. "I agree it could have gone either way, but I think we played very well for long stretches and ultimately created three to five real chances, which we need to finish in big games," he stated.

Kozuch dismissed the idea that their recent European campaign negatively impacted their league performance. "The games there are tough and the travel isn't easy, but it won't be an excuse. We are a strong team and will be even stronger going forward," he said.

Reflecting on the loss before the break, Kozuch lamented the outcome, especially for the fans who created an "amazing atmosphere." He added, "We need to ensure players who need to recover do so and that the injured players return."

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