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Five great goals against Netanya
kanichowsky: “Matches against Netanya are always interesting”
Gabi Kanichowsky, who will face the club he scored 16 goals in 102 appearances in all competitions between 2018-2021 spoke ahead of the home match against Netanya: “It is always special to play against a side you played at for three seasons and gave you so much” Kanichowsky said. “But last year was special and this year it wouldn’t be as football ,makes you get used to certain things”.
Kanichowsky, who still remembers the 4-2 defeat to Netanya last season, added; “Matches against Netanya are always interesting as they play attacking football, so for the neutral fan the matches are entertaining. But, we need to continue doing our job and be prepared for the game. Every match in this league is tough regardless of the opponent. We need to continue doing the maximum, prepare like in every match and take the three points”.
On the competition for places in Maccabi’s midfield, Kanichowsky who scored three league goals so far this season, added: “Obviously it is not fun to sit on the bench but I knew that Maccabi has a deep squad and the best players in Israel. It is a good thing if you take it in a good way. I want to start in every game but this is part of the business. I am here to give everything and play regardless how much”.
Watch: Ivic prepares for Netanya
The Daniel challenge
Watch: An insight into Maccabi’s training
Maccabi face Umm al-Fahm in State Cup
The State Cup draw which took place at the IFA headquarters this afternoon (Wednesday) teamed Maccabi up with second division outfit Hapoel Umm al-Fahm.
Maccabi could become the first fixture in Um al-Fahm’s newly built 7000 capacity stadium which is set to be opened in December. Vladimir Ivic’s side will try avenge being knocked out of the Cup by the same side at the same round in December 2019.
Having played nine league rounds, Um al Fahm are currently 10th in the second division standings with 2 victories, 4 draws, 3 defeats and a 10-10 goal tally. Umm al-Fahm’s coach Adham Hadiya faced Ivic on the opening day of the season as coach of newly promoted side Maccabi Bnei Reineh in a match which ended in a 5-0 Maccabi victory.
Matches to be played on December 11th or 12th with confirmed dates and kick-off times to be confirmed.
State Cup 8th round draw:
Hapoel Rishon Lezion (2nd) vs Maccabi Bnei Reineh.
Beitar Jerusalem vs Kfar Qasim SC (2nd)
Adumim Ashdod (2nd) vs Ironi Tiberias (2nd)
Hapoel Nof Hagalil (2nd) vs Maccabi Haifa
Hapoel Qualansua (3rd) vs Bnei Sakhnin
Hapoel Hadera vs Hapoel Kfar Saba (2nd)
Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Petah Tikva (2nd)
Hapoel Acco (2nd) vs Sektzia Ness Ziona
Ihud Bnei Shfaram (3rd) vs Hapoel Haifa
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth (2nd) vs Maccabi Zofei Haifa (5th)
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Netanya
Ashdod SC vs Hapoel Be’ersheva
Hapoel Afula (2nd) vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
Tira SC (3rd) vs Hapoel Petah Tikva (2nd)
Hapoel Ramat Hasharon (2nd) vs Maccabi Holon (3rd)
Hapoel Umm al-Fahm (2nd) vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
This week before: an emphatic victory in Netanya
Kandil: “We showed character which is what matters”.
Maor Kandil whose goal in the Tel Aviv derby last week was disallowed by VAR wasn’t quick to celebrate the late winner he scored against Bnei Sakhnin at Doha stadium. Kandil celebrated his goal only after VAR approved before saying at the end of the game: “I celebrated the goal at the derby last week and people laughed at me for celebrating too early before the goal was chalked off. This time I chose to wait, especially as it was such a crucial moment and I am delighted the goal was approved”.
On the match itself Kandil said: “I think we had a good start in the first 10 minutes but after that we didn’t look too good. Sakhnin are a good side and one can have an off day but the most important thing is to grit your teeth and collect the points. We showed a lot of character which is the most important thing”.
Kandil reflected on previous encounters with Sakhnin as he added: “In four matches against Sakhnin last season we failed to win and breaking that record was important as well. This season however is a marathon and we have plenty of work ahead of us”.
Ivic: “We can be satisfied only with the result”.
Maccabi’s coach Vladimir who guided his side to a late 1-0 victory away to Bnei Sakhnin said after the match: “We could be satisfied only with the result but not from large parts of the match. We began the match well and created chances but after that Bnei Sakhnin had their chances and felt more confident. There are grounds you know you need to win regardless how and this stadium is one of them. We have a team which wants to improve and players who want to improve their form”.
Despite the three points gained, Ivic, whose opponents had two goals disallowed by VAR, remained adamant: “I think this is the first game this season that maybe we won the game without being at the top of our form. At Ashdod we were in better form but we didn’t take all the points. We need to work hard and continue improving”.
