Beitar Jerusalem Confirms Ori Dahan's Backup Role Despite Winning Penalty
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Beitar Jerusalem won a Toto Cup match against Hapoel Ramat Gan with Ori Dahan scoring the winning penalty, but the defender remains the fifth-choice center-back and may transfer soon. Goalkeeper Yoni Ouzer, who played instead of Miguel Silva, underperformed but is expected to get more chances. The club plans to loan out two players and sign an experienced foreign midfielder before the league begins.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Ori Dahan scored the winning penalty but is currently the fifth-choice center-back at Beitar Jerusalem.
- Beitar Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan in a Toto Cup ranking match via penalty shootout.
- Goalkeeper Yoni Ouzer replaced Miguel Silva but did not perform as well as last season.
- The club confirmed Ouzer will have more opportunities to prove himself this season.
- Ilai Hajaj and Ravid Abergil will be loaned out to other teams.
- Beitar plans to sign an experienced foreign midfielder before the transfer window closes.
In their final preparation for the Israeli Premier League season, Beitar Jerusalem secured a victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan in a high-scoring Toto Cup ranking match decided by a penalty shootout on August 17, 2026. Ori Dahan scored the decisive penalty but did not celebrate enthusiastically, aware that he is likely to transfer before the transfer window closes. The coaching staff has made it clear that Dahan is currently the fifth-choice center-back, behind Gil Cohen and Liel Darai, who are considered the primary replacements for Luka Gadrani and Brian Karbali.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Yoni Ouzer, who replaced Miguel Silva in the match, did not perform at the level he showed last season despite receiving opportunities. The club expressed confidence that Ouzer, described as an excellent goalkeeper, will have further chances to prove himself this year. Additionally, players Ilai Hajaj and Ravid Abergil are set to be loaned out, and the club plans to sign an experienced foreign midfielder who has been waiting to join a top league but has yet to do so.
Beitar Jerusalem is holding off on finalizing this signing as they continue to evaluate their squad ahead of the league's start. The club's cautious approach reflects their intent to strengthen the team with experienced talent while managing current player roles and potential transfers.
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