Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Blames Missed Chances After Dramatic Loss
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch is very disappointed after his team's dramatic loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv, which cost them the league lead. He cited missed scoring chances and defensive lapses as key factors in the defeat. Kozuch rejected the notion that European travel negatively impacted the team's performance.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch expressed deep disappointment after a dramatic loss.
- The team conceded a goal in added time against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- Kozuch highlighted missed scoring opportunities as a major issue.
- He dismissed European travel as an excuse for the team's performance.
- The coach emphasized the need for player recovery and injured players' return.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch expressed deep disappointment following his team's dramatic late loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv, which prevented them from heading into the international break atop the league standings. The match, considered the highlight of the week's fixtures, saw Be'er Sheva concede in added time.
Kozuch lamented the conceded goal and, more significantly, the loss of three to four crucial tackles during the same play. While acknowledging the game could have gone either way, he felt his team created three to five clear scoring opportunities and needed to convert them in such important matches.
Addressing the team's recent European commitments, Kozuch dismissed the idea that travel and difficult games abroad were a negative influence. He stated that while the journeys are not easy, they would not serve as an excuse for the team's performance, emphasizing their strength and future resilience.
The coach also conveyed his frustration over the loss, particularly for the fans who created a fantastic atmosphere. He reiterated the desire for a win, noting that the game had seemed to be heading in that direction. Looking ahead, Kozuch stressed the importance of player recovery and the return of injured players during the upcoming break.
