Eli Ohana Praises Beitar Jerusalem Coach Almog Cohen After Win Over AEK Larnaca

Eli Ohana, a prominent sports commentator and legendary figure in Beitar Jerusalem's history, praised the team's new coach Almog Cohen following their 1-0 victory against AEK Larnaca. Speaking on Sports 5's "Press Stand" on July 24, 2026, Ohana highlighted Cohen's courage and decisive leadership, noting his bold decision to replace all three forwards during the match. He emphasized that Cohen's choices have positively impacted the team despite missing key players such as Adi Yona, Tomer Yosefi, and Luka Gadrani.

Ohana also commented on the team's roster changes, mentioning the departures of Yarin Levi and Dor Micha but acknowledging the addition of young players Vorko and Motcha. He recognized the team's depth and potential for growth, stating that if Beitar looks this strong with an incomplete squad, their future performances could be even better.

Regarding their opponent, Ohana expressed surprise at AEK Larnaca's lackluster performance, describing them as neither creative nor brilliant and noting their stamina waned after the first half-hour. Despite the intense heat, Ohana believes Beitar's result should be sufficient to advance in the competition. He concluded with optimism about the team's prospects moving forward.