Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the second round of Europa League qualifying thanks to Eliran Atar’s goal as the Head Coach Vladimir Ivic looked back at the victory:

“It was a tough game. We advanced to the second round and that was the goal before the two games. Now we have to continue. That was the first round, now it’s on to the next round.”

About Ferencváros:
“We played a strong opponent and we were prepared for that. We got ready for Ferencváros over the past few days and we did well up to now, but it’s just the start. We have to continue and prepare now for the next game.”

The next opponent Radnicki:
“I am familiar with the team as they are the best team in Serbia after Partizan and Red Star. There will be tough games ahead and we will have to prepare well for them.”

Improving every match:
“Every game is important that we get better. This is just the start and we have to get past the next round.”

Eliran’s Atar’s goal:
“It was an amazing goal, but we have a lot of players and we will have to work with them and play the best team at the right moment.”