Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances in Conference League Behind Altman and Elkokin's Impact

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 2-0 victory over Polish side Katowice in the Conference League qualifiers, continuing their strong European form this season. The team arrived well-prepared and confident, with coach Aloniv Breda praising the players for their focus and adherence to tactics, comparing their performance to a previous match against Ludogorets. Breda noted the opportunity to close the tie early and acknowledged the players' fatigue in the second half, during which they strategically defended their lead.

Key to the win was Omri Altman, who has been instrumental in crucial moments this season, assisting and scoring important goals in European matches. His consistent presence in decisive plays has made him a pivotal figure for Hapoel Tel Aviv. Additionally, Roee Elkokin, given a starting role over Shanda Silva, impressed with his smart play, ball movement, and ability to relieve pressure, showing maturity beyond his usual bench status. Breda and the club see potential for Elkokin to make a significant breakthrough this season.

The team was supported by 2,200 fans who traveled to Miskolc, Hungary, where the match took place. Players and staff emphasized the positive impact of the crowd's support, which they felt was crucial to their European success so far. The club will remain in Hungary for training before heading to Poland for the second leg.

New signing Douglas Owsu joined the team in Hungary and shared that he had endured a difficult period with health rumors and tests in his previous club, Viktoria Plzen. The club expressed confidence in their acquisition and patience with his integration, emphasizing that all signings are carefully considered and given time to adapt without pressure.

Hapoel Tel Aviv looks forward to concluding the tie in Poland with optimism, buoyed by strong performances, fan support, and new additions to the squad.