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Maccabi Tel Aviv Goalkeeper Ofek Malika Blamed for Early Conference League Playoff Goal

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First reported by N12 · 41 minutes ago

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Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper Ofek Malika made a costly mistake in their Conference League playoff match against FC Lugano, leading to an early goal and sparking fan criticism. The team now faces pressure to recover in the next leg to stay in the competition.

01Ofek Malika's error led to Maccabi Tel Aviv conceding an early goal against FC Lugano.
02Fans and commentators called it Malika's worst performance since Paphos.
03Criticism targeted Malika's footwork and defensive coordination with Kamara.
04Social media expressed frustration with both Malika and the team's management.
05Maccabi Tel Aviv must improve defensively to advance in the Conference League playoffs.

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