For games like this, people connect to football. Tonight (Wednesday), Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Haifa 2: 3 in Sami Ofer and qualified for the quarterfinals of the State Cup, in one of the most enjoyable games seen in recent times in Israel. Tal Ben Haim, Nisso Capiloto and Nick Blackman won the league lead, while Hanan Maman and Alon Turg From the goal to Haim Sylves’ team, Eden Ben-Best scored in extra time, but his goal was disqualified due to a difference – which added another dramatic layer to the excellent game.
Patrick Van Leven, Who leads Maccabi Tel Aviv, to a record of 12 consecutive victories in all competitions, did not like everything he saw. “We were without a doubt the best team on the field, we created a lot of situations and we had to finish it in the first half. I think we were a bit selfish in some situations and we will have to improve that. They shrank to 3: 2 and it was very close to equality. “
Daniel TennenbaumThe Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper, who excelled in the game, said: “How important is the trophy to us? Every game is important to us. We think from game to game. I understand that the fans had fun, but I had less because I absorbed twice, but it is important that we passed in the end. We really want to continue the streak and win the derby. ”
Haim Sylves, Hapoel Haifa coach, on the goal that was disqualified in extra time: “I do not know if he was or was not, I just say it feels too easy to whistle against us. It is added to what was here two weeks ago against Maccabi Tel Aviv. I do not want to cry, but an entire season was at stake here. ”
On the fact that Haifa started well and faded, Sylves explained: “In the game I had to make a decision whether we go to a defensive game or go with our tools and try to win from the beginning. We went for the second option. There was an open game, we knew it might cost us, but we wanted to challenge them. And to shock Maccabi Tel Aviv, it’s a pity we weren’t in the advantage for longer in the game. “
