“Before the penalties Shura told me ‘Go win us the game’

The 21-year-old custodian summed up the dramatic Round of 16 State Cup victory over Ironi Kiryat Shmona and said: “One has to show a lot of character in Cup ties. we played at a tough ground, against a tough side. we managed to comeback twice, I am mighty proud of my teammates. Avi Rikan’s goal was nothing short of incredible. Moments before the penalty shoot-out Shura (Ubarov) grabbed me, looked me straight in the eyes and said: ‘Now go and win us the game’.”