The playoff semi-final series between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bnei Herzliya will start tomorrow (21:00, 5SPORT), and it is not at all certain that the Yellows will come as favorites. Chinano Onoako.
Just before the series kicks off, the GM of Herzliya, Zofar Abdia, Was hosted at “Open Ground” and told about his feelings. “I was not surprised that we beat Hapoel Haifa 0: 3,” said Abdia, “We have confidence. I did not know there would be a sweep, but I knew we were better at this time and I was already thinking about the semifinals.”
“Maccabi Tel Aviv is a big club, an empire,” says Abdia about the opponent in the semi-finals, “they should not be underestimated, even in the bad times. We are less stressed because we have a degree already. Against them you are an underdog, and you can catch them on a bad day or a bad season. This season the championship is on the table. “If we take this championship, it’s not a surprise, because we have been showing good ability for a long time.”
And what about the chap at the chin position? “This year Onoako is much more than Žižić by a gap. I’m talking about the league. Onoako has not been in the Euroleague and has not played so much in the NBA. We can max it out seven days after the beach season. I wish he would play in the Euroleague. If he takes the Euroleague, I’ll get credit. “
Avdia also has something to say about the derby events: “I did not enjoy it. I love this atmosphere, I wish I had such an atmosphere in Herzliya. But imagine Giorgio Armani in the Italian final begging the audience not to throw lighters. Give respect. He is afraid. , He had to leave the field. If I’m in his situation, I take the team and leave. It was dangerous to play. Kolshov could have been in the hospital with a serious injury. I’m not afraid, if it happens in Herzliya, there will be no game. Cohen. “