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Maccabi Haifa Coach Admits Team Unready for Championship After Humiliating Loss
Maccabi Haifa suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the eighth round of the Israeli Premier League at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Monday, October 26, 2026. After a scoreless first half, Maccabi Haifa experienced a rapid second-half collapse, conceding three goals in just six minutes. The team's struggles were compounded by a red card and a missed penalty kick by Bruninho.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Maccabi Haifa 5-2 in an Israeli Premier League match at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Monday, October 26, 2026.
- 02Maccabi Haifa collapsed in the second half, conceding three goals in six minutes, receiving a red card, and missing a penalty by Bruninho.
- 03Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar admitted after the match that his team is not yet ready to compete for a championship.
- 04Social media users heavily criticized Maccabi Haifa, calling the performance a disgraceful collapse and questioning the team's integrity.
- 05Online commentators and fans questioned the suitability of coach Barak Bakhar, with some demanding his immediate dismissal.
- 06The Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach praised his players' game plan and mental strength following the decisive victory.
- 07Maccabi Haifa will analyze the defeat and focus on recovering confidence ahead of their next match against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Following the match, Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar admitted that his team is not yet ready for a championship run. Bakhar acknowledged the failure, noting that defensive errors and the quick succession of goals sealed their fate. He emphasized that the team must work significantly to address its weaknesses before their upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
The defeat sparked widespread criticism on social media, where fans and commentators labeled the performance as a "free fall" and a "disgraceful collapse." Online commentary heavily questioned the team's integrity and Bakhar's leadership, with some fans calling for his immediate departure. Meanwhile, the Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach praised his team's game plan and mental resilience during the impressive victory.
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