2024-01-10 23:42:50
Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers First Loss of the Season
In a surprising turn of events, Maccabi Tel Aviv faced their first loss of the season in a 1-0 defeat against Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday night. The loss has resulted in a narrowing of the gap at the top, with their lead now standing at only five points, down from the ten-point lead they held just two weeks ago.
After the game, Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Robbie Keane expressed his disappointment, stating, “We didn’t take advantage of our situations. It was a good 60 minutes, but in the opening we started slowly. It caused a little panic and some mistakes. They scored and we were unable to take advantage of the opportunities to score. If you don’t take advantage of the situations and make a mistake, in the end you pay the price.”
Keane continued by acknowledging the team’s struggle in the first quarter of the game, noting that they seemed to have lost focus and allowed Maccabi Haifa to gain momentum. He attributed the team’s performance to nerves, stating, “Maybe it’s the nerves.”
Looking ahead, Keane emphasized the need for the team to regroup and focus on their upcoming match against Maccabi Bnei Rayna on Sunday. “I told the players – now it’s a challenge for you. Now I want to see the real leaders and the character, I told them: don’t lower your head. Yes, it’s unpleasant – but This game is over. We are concentrating on Sunday. It will be a test and that’s how you learn about players, who can lift the team,” he said.
The loss serves as a wake-up call for Maccabi Tel Aviv, and the team will need to regroup and refocus as they prepare for their next match.
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