Hapoel Tel Aviv Declared Israel's Top Team After Late Victory
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured the title of Israel's best team after a 91st-minute goal by Roy Elkohen defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The victory marks a significant turnaround for Hapoel Tel Aviv, who were in the National League two years ago. In other matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv also won late, while Beitar Jerusalem faced criticism for its current performance and coaching change.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv was crowned Israel's best team after a 91st-minute goal by Roy Elkohen defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- The victory for Hapoel Tel Aviv comes just two years after the club was relegated to the National League.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv also secured a late 2-1 win against Maccabi Petah Tikva with a 90th-minute goal.
- Coach Kenny Miller of Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly looking to sign new players in multiple positions.
- Beitar Jerusalem is criticized for its current form and coaching change under Almog Cohen.
Hapoel Tel Aviv has been declared the best team in Israel following a dramatic 1-0 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The decisive goal came in the 91st minute from Roy Elkohen, securing the win for Hapoel Tel Aviv just two years after their relegation to the National League. The match saw Hapoel Tel Aviv dominate the first half, controlling possession more than usual and looking strong against the champions. However, a lack of offensive quality prevented them from converting their dominance into goals, with Douglas Owusu notably underperforming. Be'er Sheva, despite a slow start, eventually found their rhythm, showcasing their ability to control the game but struggling to maintain pressure.
The second half resembled a physical, exhausting boxing match, with both teams waiting for a critical mistake. A late defensive error by Be'er Sheva in the 84th minute, when Amit Lakim missed an open goal, foreshadowed the eventual outcome. Elkohen's late strike proved to be the knockout blow, not just for Be'er Sheva but for the entire Israeli Premier League.
In other league action, Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a late 2-1 win against Maccabi Petah Tikva thanks to a 90th-minute goal from Aster Skulker, assisted by Shagiv Yehezkel. This victory came after Maccabi Petah Tikva had equalized, highlighting Maccabi Tel Aviv's struggles despite their strong results. Coach Kenny Miller is reportedly seeking reinforcements in several positions, including a goalkeeper, defender, left-back, and right-winger, to address the team's perceived weaknesses.
Meanwhile, Beitar Jerusalem is criticized for its current form under coach Almog Cohen. The team is described as the most undisciplined in the league, with a significant gap between potential and performance. The article suggests that Cohen's decision to replace Barak Itzhaki as coach, after a successful season, has led to a decline in individual player performance, including Omer Atzili, Yarden Shua, Luka Gadriani, and Samuel Kalu. The decision to change coaches, despite the team's recent success, is questioned.
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