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Hapoel Tel Aviv Vows to Learn from Crushing Cup Final Loss
Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered a significant 86-75 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final after losing a 23-point lead, prompting player and staff disappointment. Owner Ofir Yanai urged the team to learn from the loss and show character, aiming for a title this year.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv lost the Winner Cup final to Maccabi Tel Aviv after blowing a 23-point lead.
- 02Players called themselves "losers" after the defeat, citing a pattern of faltering in big games.
- 03Owner Ofir Yanai believes the team can still win a title this year if they learn from the loss.
- 04The club is evaluating coach Dimitris Itoudis's performance, seeking improvement in crucial matches.
- 05Key players Vasilije Micic and Thomas Satoransky are expected to return for the upcoming derby.
- 06Panathinaikos player Nigel Hayes-Davis attended the game and spoke with Hapoel's owner and coach.
The club is reviewing coach Dimitris Itoudis's performance, seeking better results in crucial games, and anticipates the return of key players Vasilije Micic and Thomas Satoransky for their next derby.
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