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Maccabi Haifa Coach Admits Team 'Fell Apart' in Stunning 5-2 Loss
Maccabi Haifa, leading the Israeli Premier League, suffered a surprising 5-2 defeat to the reigning champions after a second-half collapse. Coach Barak Bakhar admitted the team "fell apart" within ten minutes due to mistakes and a red card, calling it a "slap in the face" and a test the team failed.
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What happened
- 01Maccabi Haifa lost 5-2 to the reigning champions after a second-half collapse.
- 02Coach Barak Bakhar stated the team "fell apart" within ten minutes.
- 03The team had been on a five-game winning streak and led the league.
- 04Bakhar called the loss a "slap in the face" and a test the team failed.
- 05Maccabi Haifa conceded two goals from set pieces for the first time this season.
The loss included conceding two goals from set pieces for the first time this season. Bakhar expressed disappointment but looked to the next game as a chance to prove the team's capabilities.
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