Maccabi Tel Aviv are on their way back to Israel after claiming an away goal late in a 1:1 draw with Kairat Almaty. Orlando Sa and Avi Rikan spoke about the match and what they went through on the pitch as they begin preparations for next week’s second leg at the Netanya Stadium.

Check out the Portuguese striker in the video below and read what Rikan had to say about the wet and wild evening at the Central Stadium:

Avi Rikan:

On the weather conditions:

“We knew it would be stormy but we made it through, we got a little wet but we’ll dry off and move on.”

About the match:

“We had a decent game with a bunch of chances but they are a dangerous club, with good technique and a bunch of experienced players that know what to do with the ball. We made it through the first match which is like the first half as we have another game at home and we have an away goal which is very important. We scored at the end of the match but we tried to score earlier. We’ll fly back now and get ready for next week.”

Yossi Benayoun’s goal:

“Arshavin and Yossi on the pitch together was definitely interesting and I’m happy that Yossi scored the important away goal at the end of the match, just like last match when he also scored for us. We have good players and a quality squad but we have to continue to work hard.”