The big game of the season of Israeli football is in full swing, and for such a festive evening it is always good to hear from football fans – especially those who have been there and even played in the ranks of the two giant clubs. Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv will meet tonight (Wednesday, 20:45, live on5SPORT), And prior to the match he was interviewed in ‘Open Field’ Yossi Benayoun, A former star who played in both green and yellow.
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“In games like this, the crowd is very significant. The atmosphere is what makes the game special and also this moment that the ball goes into the net, the outburst of the crowd, it’s the football,” Benyon began, “I hope the crowd returns quickly.”
Later on, Benyon referred to the differences between the meetings between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa in his time compared to these days: “It’s always a big game, I always waited for money time. I’m sure today’s players feel most of these things ahead of the games, these are games for big players. Those who come in confident and believe in themselves, also do it in the end. “
Today there are fewer stars on the grass than in your time
“It’s true that in the past there were more prominent foreigners and also players who are bigger stars than there are today. I don’t like to compare, but there used to be great football.”
This is the first time after a decade that Maccabi Haifa looks Maccabi Tel Aviv in the white of the eyes
“Last season Maccabi Haifa was close, but this time it’s really different. This year Maccabi Tel Aviv started the season in the opposite way than we thought and lost points, and Maccabi Haifa knew how to win games that in recent years they did not know how to win. Contrary to everything I hear around that ‘it’s over and Maccabi Haifa took the championship’, I think it is very far and Maccabi Tel Aviv has a strong and good enough staff to close the gap. Despite the shortcomings of Maccabi Tel Aviv, I will be very surprised if it loses today . “I think Maccabi Tel Aviv understands that they must not lose, a draw is not terrible either. I have a feeling that they will arrive ready.”
What do you think about Barak Bachar’s work at Maccabi Haifa?
“In both Maccabi Haifa and the WC, you saw that his teams play football. At the same time, we must not forget the process that Maccabi Haifa began during the period of Marco Belbul. “He restored confidence to Maccabi Haifa and it came closer to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Barak Bachar brought his advantages and made Maccabi Haifa more mature. It depends on her, and we will see if she can withstand the pressure.”
How do you explain the change of Maccabi Tel Aviv this season?
“It took them a while to make decisions, they brought in a coach a little late and he did not connect with the players. I understand the decision to appoint Patrick, who knows the players and the club, it is a very logical decision and the results have improved since he was appointed. Maccabi Tel Aviv stabilized, especially defensively. Patrick deserves the credit to continue, but if he wants to continue, he must win the championship. If not, I believe we will see a well-known coach on the lines. “