Maor Rahmani 20/02/2021 20:10
Yossi Aboksis (Shahar Gross)
What a great drama we had tonight (Saturday) in a meeting about the purity of the Premier League in the eighth round of the State Cup. At the end of a crazy 120 minutes that ended in 3: 3 between Bnei Yehuda and Hapoel Haifa, the teams went to a duel from the penalty spot and there Haim Sylves’ team won 4: 5 thanks to a save by Ran Kadosh for a kick by Roi Ben Shimon.
Yossi Aboksis He said after the game: “With penalties we know it can go both ways. We were naive letting them come back twice. In the 116th minute when our player just came out and was injured and we absorbed it shows naivety. We have goals in the league and we will continue there. Of course they always strive to go forward in the cup but it happens, penalties are a matter of luck and they had it. Give the players a good word, lift them up and we’ll continue. There is no time to wait and recover, because the table is very difficult for us. We will raise our heads and hope it will be good. “
On the other hand, Haim Sylves He said: “It is very exciting to get up even though it is an early stage, probably on penalties. It was a crazy game in terms of goals, it’s something that characterizes us this year. Partners in many goals this season. We always believe we can go back and score. We made it hard but sweet. The young conquerors? It gives an opening and opportunities to other players, the stories from which a sport is built. Ido Shachar and Itai Boganim, who scored a winner’s goal, also have opportunities. “
The Hapoel Haifa coach added: “When it comes to penalties, it can go in any direction, all the prayers and superstitions come. Glad it ended well for us and happy for Ran Kadosh. Hopefully we will continue to advance in the cup. “
Alon Turgeman He said: “There is nothing sweeter than this, there is no such fun. I do not have many words and just want to celebrate. It came to us that we gave everything despite the shortcomings, everyone who played. Happy for the club. Everyone here gave one hundred percent if not two hundred. Let’s look ahead. In the league it is still possible to fix but in the cup no, the team showed a lot of character that will help us later. We have to concentrate on the league because there is a very important game against Sakhnin on Saturday. “
He added: “On a personal level I always talk to Sylvester, I am not fit for 90 minutes and after Corona. I am not the first to experience difficulties after Corona but got into shape slowly and glad I helped the team and face forward. We made an important step in the cup, if we lost it would lower us morally. On Saturday, they have to beat Sakhnin and gain confidence in the league. It was important and those we are missing will return on Saturday. “
