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Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Faces Tough Disappointment After Opening Loss to Maccabi Petah Tikva
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona lost 2-1 to Maccabi Petah Tikva in the Israeli Premier League opener, causing disappointment after a strong Toto Cup start. The team felt the loss was undeserved, with key players returning from suspension next match.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Kiryat Shmona lost 2-1 to Maccabi Petah Tikva in the league opener, causing major disappointment.
- 02Assistant coach Manu Haronian criticized the first-half performance and vowed to improve.
- 03Top scorer Adrian Ugurisa scored Kiryat Shmona’s only goal and is likely to stay with the club.
- 04Left-back Shay Sabach was withdrawn late due to groin pain and may need further medical evaluation.
- 05Suspended coach Shay Barda and defender Ofir Benvenisti will return for the next match.
- 06Captain Ariel Shertzky emphasized team unity and responsibility despite the loss.
Injuries and performance issues remain concerns as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
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