3-5-1-1: This is the method in which Barak Becher decided to surprise everyone. The question asked is why start with three brakes against Hapoel Haifa and the answer is very simple – Barak Becher is preparing for the game against Maccabi Tel Aviv in about 19 days. In the match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, the coach of the greens will have to guard Eran Zahavi and George Jovanovich – the executioners of the yellows.
The truth is that Barak Becher got some bonuses in the derby. He decided to open with Nikita Rukavica on the edge and behind him Mavis Chibuta. From the latter he got more than he dreamed of. Cibuta scored, was here, was there and did everything he wanted on the field. He was on the move, aggressive, striking one on one, demonstrated speed, agility, hunger and it is impossible to ignore his great game and the excellent time he was in Maccabi Haifa. You can now say with full mouth that Mavis Chibuta can start at 11 and no one will ask why.
When trying to crack the champion’s system tonight, it is impossible not to mention Dolev Haziza who was number one on the grass in the first half. In fact, the system is built on Haziza and Pierre Curnot who are two defenders who play high, but while Curnot plays on the line, Haziza upgrades his role. He is also a right back and he is also a right winger. He also enters the link and goes deep with or without the ball. He also raises funds and eventually also cooks two goals.
Maccabi Haifa danced on the field in the first half. The reds were not visible and only the green color dominated. However, those who were paying attention saw something new in Maccabi Haifa in this half – two fast players, Rukavica and Chibuta, played separately, and these are players who do not want the ball at their feet. You can use them in the field, on foot, and they can do everything from everything. Therefore, we saw Maccabi Haifa fast, sharp and unstoppable, a team that does not slow down.
For example – in a stationary situation of Hapoel Haifa, Rukavitsa and Chibuta remained in a situation where one of them was after the 16th and one was on the 16th line and the greens went on a rampage. Cibota delivered a wonderful ball to Rukavica and the Australian raced forward while Gal Aral brutally tripped him and was deservedly red carded. That’s what speed does, sharp and smooth.
On the other hand, Franzi Piero and Atzili are players who only want the football for the foot and sometimes they slow down the game and it is easy to guard them or crowd around them. When there is speed in the front with technical players around them and the defenders attack and get the areas – it is worth goals, and a lot.
However, there are situations where you need players who get to the foot and that’s good, because Hapoel Haifa was missing a player and in this situation you have to pass the ball from foot to foot and not lose. After all, from one of the losses, Maccabi Haifa conceded a stupid goal. Therefore, the entry of Atzili and Piero in the end was of great benefit because the ball moved from green to green in a safe and efficient manner and the goals also came from such moves. The clear example of this is Azili who received a goal and shot from between the crossbars or Bishel, from a ball he received to the leg, to Dean David who scored the last goal.
It was right and timely for Bacher to also change the method and in both methods he was very successful, and this gives him food for thought regarding the future of the team. This is the first time since the return from the break that Maccabi Haifa played lively, refreshing and passionate football with movement without the ball. All players participated without exception in moving the ball.
Chiron Sherry was great and didn’t stop running, moving and steering the team’s entire game. It was an experience to see Sherry play with and without the ball, and the midfielder was unlucky that his kicks were not the most accurate today, but there is no doubt that he was one of the most outstanding players on the pitch.
As for the reds, there is not much to say. There are players there beyond the record like Hanan Maman Alon Turgeman, Dor Malol, Louis Taha, and if I forgot a player forgive me. Roni Levy tried to do everything from everything in the second half. It almost worked for him, but how much strength can a team like Hapoel Haifa have, which dreams after it shrinks to equalize, but lacks the strength to go back after it goes forward to attack. The greens took advantage of this and eventually defeated the reds. This is a serious blow to Hapoel Haifa for the rest of the league and a big boost to Maccabi Haifa on the other hand.
