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Maccabi “Shachar” defeats Ashdod 2:1

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The Under-19 club headed to Ashdod on Matchday 28 of the Israel Youth Premier League in a match that was originally supposed to take place in Saturday but was postponed due to the security situation.

Head Coach Guy Tzarfati’s Starting XI included Or Itzhak, Michael Chilaka, Amit Glezer, Yoav Hofmayster, Dan Lugassi, Tamir Glezer, Mufleh Shalata, Nadav Nidam, Eduardo Guerrero, Bar Cohen and Tal Yagudaev.

First Half
Maccabi controlled the pace of play throughout the half but couldn’t create quality chances near the goal as the host’s played a tight defensive line. Ashdod took a 1:0 lead near the end of the half thanks to a Ori Zohar penalty.

Second Half
Maccabi pressed from the get go and in the 77th minute it paid off as Rave Assayag scored and then in the 90th minuted Eduardo Guerrero slammed home a penalty that was called due to a hand ball to grab the 2:1 win.

Tzarfati summed up the match: “The first half was tough and one defensive mistake led to an Ashdod goal. In the second half we really attacked and moved forward looking to score. The substitutes made all of the difference and we recorded a win on a very tough pitch via a comeback. I’m happy as to how the players performed and the desire they showed.”

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy Open Day

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On Monday June 3rd, the Maccabi Tel Aviv “Avi Cohen” Youth Academy will hold open an training day for both male and female players and goalkeepers from across the country. The program will take place at Kiryat Shalom 106 Derech Ben Tzvi Street, Tel Aviv. The special day will feature training sessions, games as the professional staff will see which players will impress and those who do will be invited for trials with the various teams in the Academy.

To register for the open training day please fill in the information requested below and email it to: relias@mtafc.com

The professional staff will also take part in this special day as the coaches from the youth department teams including the Performance Director Patrick van Leeuwen and the Academy’s scouts.

Players who impress the staff will be invited to the Academy for trials to see if they can join one of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s youth department teams. The day is open to both male and female players and goalkeepers – amateurs and professionals are welcome to participate from across the country. Throughout the day there will be specific training by age group according to the philosophy of the Maccabi Tel Aviv Academy.

The open training day will take place on June 3rd (should there be an overwhelming response an additional day will be added).
2007-2013 will begin at 16:00
Where? Kiryat Shalom 106 Derech Ben Tzvi Street, Tel Aviv

Please fill in the following details and email them to: relias@mtafc.com:

1. Full Name
2. Sex M/F
3. Birthdate
4. Height/weight and glove size
5. Position
6. How many years have you been an active player
Are you currently registered as an active player on a team?
If you are a player from another club that would like to participate in the open day you must have an approval from your club that you are allowed to participate in the open day.
7. Mobile phone number, parents number, address, email

Medical consent:
Active player – please attach a current medical consent form to the email
Players on trial, amateurs etc… – please attach a medical consent form from your family doctor.
Date
Parent signature

Ivic: “Disappointed with the loss. We have what to work on.”

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מסיבת העיתונאים לאחר המשחק נגד בני יהודה

Thoughts on the game:

“It was an interesting game, but it wasn’t good for us. We are disappointed to lose. There were 5 goals, which is something we are not used too. We have what to work on. We weren’t focused enough and didn’t play our game.”

Thoughts on the team’s ability:

“We wanted to finish the season without a loss, but unfortunately that didn’t happen. We can learn a lot from this game.”

Thoughts on next season:

“I know exactly what we need for next season. We didn’t make any signings in January, but we are working hard to prepare for next season.”

On the players:

I want to praise the players. They worked hard the whole season and fought to change the result. Like I said, we lost focus a bit, and we will give our best for the rest of the season.”

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls 3:2 to Bnei Yehuda

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Champions Maccabi Tel Aviv continued their Ligat Japanika campaign by welcoming Bnei Yehuda, this evening at the Netanya stadium.

Head Coach Vladimir Ivic’s Starting XI included keeper Daniel Tenenbaum, Ofir Davidzada, Maor Kandil, Jair Amador, Avi Rikan, Sheran Yeini, Dan Glazer, Dor Peretz, Dor Micha, Yonatan Cohen, Itay Shechter.  

Available on the bench were keeper Daniel Peretz, Eitan Tibi, Eli Dasa, Shahar Piven, Enric Saborit, Nadav Nidam, Chico Ofoedu.

First Half

While Maccabi Tel Aviv had more of possession in the opening 20 minutes, Bnei Yehuda were not afraid to send players forward and attack the Champions on the counter attack.

In the 23rd minute, Yonatan Cohen had a strike from outside the 18-yard box caught by the Bnei Yehuda keeper, Emilios Zobas.

In the 25th minute, Bnei Yehuda striker Dolev Haziza scored a thumping header past keeper, Daniel Tenenbaum, to give Bnei Yehuda the lead.

In added time of the first half, Ofir Davidzada played a cross that deflected off of Yonatan Cohen’s head into the goal to equalize for the Yellow and Blue.

After an eventful first half, the two sides went into the break, level at 1-1.

Second Half

In the 57th minute, Dor Peretz fired a strong header into the ground from a corner kick to give Maccabi Tel Aviv the lead after a controlling start to the second half. 

In the 71st minute Bnei Yehuda’s Dor Jan cut onto his right foot and put a powerful shot past Daniel Tenenbaum to equalize for the visitors.

In the 82nd minute Fejsal Mulic hit a strike from outside the 18-yard box to score the winner for Bnei Yehuda.

It’s official: The Under-17 squad wins the championship

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The club’s Under-17 team officially secured the league championship. The young Yellow & Blue defeated Hapoel Raanana 4:1 as Maccabi will keep the title at Kiryat Shalom.

Of 28 matches Maccabi won 22, drew 3 and lost 3. The Yellow & Blue have scored 94 goals to date (most in the league) and conceded only 33 (least in the league). Tal Torjman has scored 26 goals to top the league.

Unforgettable matches from the season to date:
Matchday 3 – Maccabi defeats Kiryat Shemona 6:0
Matchday 5 – 2:0 win over Maccabi Petah Tikva, rival for the title
Matchday 12 – Away win over Hapoel Tel Aviv 3:1 in the Derby
Matchday 15 – 6:2 win over Maccabi Haifa one of the title rivals to end the round in style
Matchday 27 – 1:1 Derby draw with Hapoel Tel Aviv which for all intents and purposes wrapped up the title.
Matchday 28 – It’s official! Maccabi defeats Hapoel Raanana 4:1 to keep the league title at Kiryat Shalom.

The Under-15’s are Champions

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The club’s Under-15 squad Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Ashkelon 5:1 to secure the league title on Matchday 29. Maccabi entered the day in first place with a 2 point lead over Maccabi Petah Tikva knowing the a win would guarantee them the title and keep the championship at Kiryat Shalom for the second season in a row.

Ori David’s squad are having a wonderful season this year with 23 wins, 4 draws and 2 lossses in 29 Matchdays. They’ve scored 91 goals and conceded 22 as the top scorers are Oral Bahia and Liad Ramot who each of scored 20 goals.

The squad has scored in 25 out of 29 contests and gave recorded 13 clean sheets, the average score stands that 3:1.

Head Coach Ori David summed up the club’s journey: “Just like last week, we played quality football as per the club’s philosophy. We were very focused to come in a win and we’ve now brought the championship back to Kiryat Shalom. We scored some nice goals thanks to the players hard work.

This season has been excellent and I had the privilege to work with players who want to succeed at Maccabi Tel Aviv. They are kids who understand the values of the club and this makes it all the easier to succeed. In addition, it’s also the amazing parents who support the club.

We saw this season that many players also took part in Under-16 league and Cup competitions to great success. On a personal level I feel that I’ve improved and advanced from in many areas both on a off of the pitch. I have an incredible staff that includes Boaz my assistant coach, Eliad the keeper coach as well as Gal, Meirav and of course Patrick and Raymond who invested in us all the way. I’m proud of the players.”

חגיגות אליפות נערים ג׳

Blast from the Past: Championship match with a dramatic ending

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May 9, 1992. With Avram Grant in his first season with the Yellow & Blue, Maccabi visited Bnei Yehuda with 5,000 fans in the stands.

A Maccabi win guaranteed Grant, Nimni, Zohar, Klinger, Driks, Shoham and Uvarov the title as the champagne flowed and the players took a lap around the Stadium with a flag. On the other side of the pitch Bnei Yehuda entered the contest after a fantastic season with Haim Revivo who scored the first goal of the match. How did it end? Watch:

Glezer: “We still have records to break”

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Dan Glezer, the Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder looked ahead to Sunday’s contest at home against Bnei Yehuda:

גלזר לקראת בני יהודה

“It’s clear to everybody that this season isn’t finished yet. The professional staff continue to prepare us well and remind us that this is a special season in which we still have records to break and become a historical club. We all will come into every match the the desire to succeed and play quality football. Last match wasn’t very good and we are ware of that. However, it has given us the drive to want to make sure that we play to our potential.”

About Bnei Yehuda:
Bnei Yehuda is a very tough team and we know them very well and they know us as this is our 5th match against them this season. They play aggressive football and like to counter. We are aware of that and will be ready. I’m sure that the staff will prepare us well to face them.”

The importance of the fans:
“The fans have to be very satisfied with our season. We need them to come support us as we know how well they can and always be with us. These are our last two home matches in Netanya and we want them to enjoy them. It’s great when we can celebrate with them after the matches. We know that they are the best fans.”

Scoring:
“I really hope that I’ll be able to score a goal before the end of the season and it’s very important and I’ve been working hard towards that. I know that it’s a piece that is missing. A player like myself knows that the most important part of the role is on the midfield, whether it’s to distribute the ball or push the team forwards or stay back when necessary.”

Familiarity between the clubs:
“Yossi Abuksis in an excellent coach and Bnei Yehuda is a very good club. We are aware of that but we are very familiar with their players along with their strength and weaknesses. This will be a very tough match.”

Live Park celebrations:
“The celebrations will be at the Live Park in Rishon Le’Zion and we are excited but we aren’t thinking of them yet as we have to play quality football and win the next two home matches. After that we can celebrate to our hearts content at Live Park together with the fans.”