Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins EuroLeague Derby Against Hapoel Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a tough EuroLeague derby in Limassol, ending a losing streak. Despite injuries and foul trouble, Maccabi showed character to secure the win. Guard Yam Madar confirmed a fracture but returned to play, calling the victory crucial for the team's morale and future momentum.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a EuroLeague derby in Limassol.
- The win ended Maccabi's EuroLeague losing streak and was achieved despite injuries and foul trouble.
- Guard Yam Madar suffered a fracture but returned to play in the hard-fought game.
- Coach Oded Katash praised the team's character and defensive effort.
- Yam Madar called the victory crucial for the team's morale and future progress.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dramatic 80-73 victory over city rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv in their first EuroLeague derby of the season, held in Limassol. The game was a hard-fought contest marked by difficulties for Maccabi, including player injuries and foul trouble. Despite not playing a fluid game, Maccabi's players and coach Oded Katash found a way to win, ending a losing streak in the EuroLeague and gaining some breathing room.
Coach Katash noted the team started well defensively, but injuries to Yam Madar and foul issues for Keaton Wallace put them in a difficult situation, especially with a shortage of guards and Hapoel applying pressure on Jimmy Clark. He praised the team's character in overcoming the challenges, highlighting that the previous game had boosted their confidence.
Maccabi guard Yam Madar, who was among the team's standout players, described the win as crucial for the team, especially after a tough period. He emphasized that defeating Hapoel with their altered roster demonstrated Maccabi's strength and expressed hope that the team can build on this success. Madar confirmed he sustained a fracture but was determined to return to play, expressing happiness with the victory.
Madar acknowledged the game had many ups and downs, with Hapoel managing to come back, but stressed that Maccabi stayed united. He believes this win, following two consecutive victories against Hapoel, is a positive step forward for the team and the club.
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