Hapoel Hadera, which ended the game against MS Ashdod yesterday (Saturday) in a 1-1 draw, were pleased with the result, which temporarily raised the team above the red line. But at the same time, they understand that if the team does not accumulate more points, it may get involved later in the struggles for survival.
The goal set by chairman Oren Golan for the professional team and the players is to achieve at least six points in three games (including this one against Ashdod). The next two meetings of Hadera will be against Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Haifa.
Hatab is celebrating
(Photo: Yair Sagi)
Who it was yesterday for compliments was Obeida Khatab, who scored the goal to the credit of Hadera, who was also his first at the club and the first since his release from prison. Hadera does not hide the fact that Hatab’s contribution is much more significant than expected.
“I’m very happy we were able to make a point,” Hatab said. “We played against a great team and I’m glad I scored. It helped the team get back in the game and take an important point going forward.” On scoring against the ex, Hattab added: “It’s always fun to score, I’m happy in every goal for the benefit of my team, but it has nothing to do with who. It’s football, moving from team to team.”
Mimar. Her room rose above the red line
(Photo: Reuven Schwartz)
On the time he spent in prison, Khattab said: “I always saw myself on the football field, I did not think of anything other than my family to whom I dedicate the goal. They were with me during this time. Nothing in life changes us, these are things that can take you down or up.I take it to a positive place.Learn and get better.
Omar Lakao, who was not included in coach Sharon Mimar’s squad yesterday, has been notified that he is head to head for a new team ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Meanwhile, the team will begin preparations today for the upcoming game against Maccabi Netanya on Tuesday (20:00), to which Maxim Flakushchenko, who has recovered from injury, is expected to return.