Lito Vidigal, the Yellow & Blue boss summed up his side’s 2:1 loss on Matchday 33 of the Ligat Ha’Al Championship Playoffs:

“It was difficult game. We played well and we scored in the beginning. We had a chance to score the second goal in the second half but then they scored. We had a chance to score when Sagiv hit the post but this is football. We have to get ready for the next game and keep improving.”

Not winning the league title:

“Believe me, we didn’t lose the league now, we lost it at the beginning of the year. We played well at some times and we had chances to kill the game but didn’t. This is football. We have more games to play and to win. We are Maccabi and we are a big club. We will come back and keep going.”

Looking ahead:

“It is also my responsibility. We have to look at the whole picture. Last season we didn’t take any titles and this season we can still win the Cup. It’s very important to take one title and we have to fight and win all of the games. We have to look ahead as we have another target to work for this season”

Preparing for the next campaign:

“I see it positive. I am here to prepare for next season and take the league. It’s very important for us and we can’t stay two years without winning the title.”