Moti Krispil Expects New Coach by Monday as Tiberias Prepares for Premier League

One week before the Israeli Premier League season begins, several Toto Cup ranking matches took place on Saturday evening. Among the results, Ironi Tiberias suffered a 3-0 defeat to Maccabi Petah Tikva, while Bnei Sakhnin secured a 1-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva. Moti Krispil, the interim coach of Tiberias, expressed disappointment with his team's performance, especially in the second half where they conceded easy goals. He emphasized the need to strengthen the squad and prepare thoroughly for the league, stating, "If I sit and cry over the roster, it won't help me. We will try to improve and come ready for the league." Krispil also mentioned that he expects a permanent coach to join the team by Monday to work alongside him and that the club has shown resilience in difficult situations before, aiming to do so again this season.

Ziv Arie, the winning coach of Bnei Sakhnin, reflected on his team's performance, noting a poor first half but improvements in the second half that led to victory. He highlighted tactical and attitude adjustments and expressed optimism about the upcoming season, appreciating the players' willingness to learn and the support he receives from his staff and family.

Player Liran Hazan also commented on the win, describing the confidence boost from scoring and the importance of continuous improvement. He praised the coaching staff and set his sights on competing strongly against Maccabi Petah Tikva in the league. The Toto Cup matches serve as preparation ahead of the league kickoff next week.