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Stats & Facts ahead of the State Cup semifinal against Bnei Yehuda

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The State Cup semifinal round is being held for the 82nd time this week. To date, Maccabi has appeared in 47 semifinals and advanced to the finals 36 times.

If we look in the recent past, out of the last 14 semifinals that Maccabi has played in only once against Ramat Gan in 2003 have they not advanced to the final.

This will be the first time Maccabi will face Bnei Yehuda in the semifinals. The most teams the Yellow & Blue have faced are Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Petah Tikva – 6 times each.

In the video: The goals on the way to the semifinals

State Cup goals 2018/19

Maccabi’s biggest semifinal win was 80 years ago in 1929 when they defeated Maccabi Zichron Yakov 9:2. Since the founding of the State the biggest win was 7:1 over Hapoel Petah Tikva in 1952.

The Maccabi all-time semifinal goal scoring leader: Rafi Levi with 5 goals in a 6:0 win over Shimshon in 1958.

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Maccabi has gone to penalties 6 times in the semifinals and out of those they advanced to the final 4 times.

Miko Belo is the Maccabi all-time appearance leader with 12 in the semifinals.

Maccabi has faced Bnei Yehuda 6 times in the Cup competition and won 5 of them including once in the quarterfinals on penalties in 1971. The only loss came two years ago in the final when they fell in penalties after playing to a 0:0 draw after 120 minutes.

The goal differential between the two clubs is 11:1 in favor of Maccabi.

The biggest win over Bnei Yehuda in the State Cup was also the first official match between the two sides (Bnei Yehuda played in the 2nd and 3rd division in the 1950’s). The contest took place in 1955 in the Round of 16 and Maccabi won 6:0. Goal scorers: Shmuel Israeli x3, Sheya Glazer x2, Avraham Turika.

Maccabi has played a State Cup match only twice during the same week in which they won the league championship and both times the Yellow & Blue went on to win the Cup. In 2015 when they defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva 6:2 and in 1977 when they beat Beitar Tel Aviv 1:0.

Train with Atar & Atzili: Project “Passover from the heart”

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv Foundation once again will help those in need ahead of the Passover Holiday with a project to help raise funds that will begin this week and end the day before the holiday begins. We want to work hand in hand, together with you the fans with all of our strength to make sure that everyone benefits. On the donation page you’ll be able to see what special benefits there are in return for your contribution.

Do you want a new hat or scarf? A signed jersey from the players? A meet and greet with CEO Ben Mansford? Or maybe a training session with the two Maccabi Foundation coaches Omer Atzili and Eliran Atar?

You can find all of that and more by clicking on the link below which will take you to the project page: https://giveback.co.il/project/50951

We need to reach our goal and even surpass it in order to help as many needy people as possible.

When we pack the food boxes and deliver them to those in need our heart will be filled with pride and joy. Happiness with the knowledge that we can help others and those in need and pride because all the packages are created by our power as one family that represents the Yellow & Blue symbol and the values of the club and what it means to be Maccabi.

You are our strength. Together we are their power.

Goldhar at Training: Final Preparations for the State Cup Semifinals

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About the match

  • Just four days after capturing the league title, Maccabi Tel Aviv will look to advance to the State Cup Finals but in order to get there they must face Bnei Yehuda in the semifinals at Teddy Stadium.
  • Head Coach Vladimir Ivic already had his players back at training immediately following the championship game and made sure that they made the switch as they prepare in earnest for a tough contest versus Bnei Yehuda
  • There will be a number of players who will be unavailable for the match including Eyal Golasa, Dor Micha and Uros Nikolic who are all injured. Avi Rikan will be back after missing the Haifa match due to yellow card accumulation.
  • Bnei Yehuda comes into the match having won only once in their last five contests with the victory coming over Maccabi Haifa in the first Championship Playoff game. This past weekend Yossi Abuksis and his squad drew against Maccabi Netanya.
  • To get to the semifinals Bnei Yehuda defeated Beitar Nordia in the Round of 32 (3:1), Nazareth Elite in the Round of 16 (2:0) and Hapoel Afula in the two legged quarterfinal (3:1).

Did you know?

  • In their past 14 semifinals, only once did Maccabi not advance to the final (2003 vs Ramat Gan).
  • The last time Maccabi faced Bnei Yehuda in State Cup action was in the 2016/17 final which the Yellow & Blue lost on penalties.
  • Yonatan Cohen and Maor Kandil were in the Bnei Yehuda squad in that match and lifted the Cup at Teddy Stadium.
  • The last time Maccabi played the semifinal at Teddy Stadium was against Maccabi Ahi Nazareth where they won 3:0.
  • Maccabi has won the league championship and played in the State Cup competition only twice in the same week. Both times they also won the Cup.

Photos from the final training session

Maccabi “Shachar” eliminated from State Cup play

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Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv fell to Hapoel Tel Aviv 1:0 in the Round of 16 of the State Cup at the Wolfson training ground.

Head Coach Guy Tzarfati’s Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, Michael Chilaka, Alon Shtrozberg, Yoav Hofmayster, Tomer Mahluf, Tamir Glezer (Nadav Nidam 68’), Mufleh Shalata (Omri Ram 81’), Ido Shahar, Eduardo Guerrero, Bar Cohen (Tal Yagudaev 81’), Eyal Hen (Gil Ben Shalosh 62’)

First Half
Both sides played cautious football to begin and Maccabi’s first chance was on a long ball to Guerrero but his chance missed the target. In the 40’ Shalata’s corner found Mahluf but his ball was blocked by a defender an just before the break Hen tried his luck from 18 meters but his shot went by the post.

Second Half
Cohen’s 57’ chance went off the bar and ten minutes later Hapoel almost took the lead but their opportunity missed the target. However, in the 79’ a Maccabi handball led to a Hapoel penalty which Tomer Gever converted for a 1:0 lead.

The Yellow & Blue’s 87’ attempt by Shahar just missed the goal as they continued to press for an equalizer but couldn’t find it and were eliminated from Cup play.

Schoenfeld speaks to children at Gymnasia Herzliya in Tel Aviv

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After scoring the championship winning goal against Maccabi Haifa on Saturday, Aron Schoenfeld spent time with 300 children at Gymnasia Herzliya in Tel Aviv as part of Maccabi Foundation programming on Good Deeds Day.

Schoenfeld spoke about violence and racism in sports and also discussed how they effect the players themselves on the field of play.

At the end of the event, Schoenfeld summed up the programing to the Official Website: “I’m very happy to have visited the Gymnasia Herzliya in Tel Aviv and to have met these wonderful children. Once we were all kids and now as adults and professional athletes we understand the importance of helping educate the younger generation about good deeds and morals. This was a great event and it’s wonderful to be a part of the Maccabi Foundation activities which gives us an opportunity to give back and really be role models for the next generation.”

Yellow & Blue Youth Results – March 30, 2019

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Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 2:2 Hapoel Beer Sheva
After the international break the Under-19 side returned to the pitch and drew 2:2 against Hapoel Beer Sheva on Matchday 24 of the Israel Youth Premier League. Beer Sheva took a 2:0 lead but the Yellow & Blue were able to comeback to draw even late in the match thanks to goals by Ido Hagar has Tal Yagudaev. Guy Tzarfati’s squad currently sits in 2nd place, 3 points off the top of the table side, Maccabi Petah Tikva. For the full Match Report click here.

שערי השבת באקדמיית הנוער 30.03.19

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 3:0 Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon
After defeating Beitar Jerusalem in the State Cup last week, the Under-16 squad continued their positive momentum as they defeated Ramat Hasharon on Matchday 24 of league action. Head Coach Eran Sassi’s side recorded an important home win as Jan Shalata, Rotem Grama and Yonatan Paz all scored. Head Coach Eran Sassi summed up the win: “We played well right from the get go and we showed a lot of patience knowing that our opponent would play defensive football. However, we were still able to get to a number of chances to score because we sent quick balls forward and long balls throughout the match. We slowed down the pace a bit in the second half but we were a of to play well defensively and not concede a goal.”

Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion 0:1 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv
The Under-15 squad took home the win over Rishon Le’Zion thanks to Oral Bahia’s goal and increased their lead atop the table to two points. Head Coach Ori David spoke about the match that was: “This was a well played game by the team despite the poor weather conditions. We had many chances from the first minutes and thankfully we were able to score near the end of the contest. I’m proud of the guys.”

Under-19 State Cup Derby

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Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Tel Aviv in a Round of 16 matchup in the Under-19 State Cup on Tuesday at 15:00. The Yellow & Blue will visit Wolfson for this knockout Derby contest as the team held their final training session this evening under the direction of head coach Guy Tzarfati.

Tzarfati: “This match has a number of interesting factors associated with it. The first thing is that it’s an away match, the second it’s a Derby and the third it’s a knockout State Cup clash which are always difficult as we will have just one chance to advance to the next stage.”

Derby:
“Derby matches are always tough battles and our opponent is a quality one with national team players. We have a difficult match in front of us.”

Motivation:
“We don’t have to take about being motivated for a match like this and the players who have grown up through the Maccabi ranks know exactly what type of energy is needed when you get to play a Derby. We have to be cool, calm and collected while bringing our best effort to the pitch. I believe we will be able to do that and advance to the next stage.”

The Under-19 squad entered the State Cup competition last round against Maccabi Petah Tikva who took a 1:0 lead in the 61’ thanks to a penalty. Playing with only ten men, Maccabi was able to draw even five minutes later as Ido Shahar scored for the Yellow & Blue and eventually won via penalty shootout 4:1.

VOTE: March HISENSE Player of the Month

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The month of March saw Maccabi Tel Aviv win the championship and it’s now time to vote for the HISENSE Player of the Month for a chance to win a brand new TV.

Maccabi FIRST members can choose the player that they thought were the best of the best beginning today Monday April 1, 2019 at 16:00 until Thursday March 4th at 12:00. On Thursday April 4th at 17:00, all those who chose the winning player will receive an SMS with a trivia question. The first to answer correctly will win a 32” TV from HISENSE.

For the rules and regulations, click here.

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Yeini: “We have a lot of hungry players who want to win”

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Sheran Yeini, the Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain looked forward to the State Cup semifinal against Bnei Yehuda on Wednesday night at Teddy Stadium:

“I can’t compare this coach and season’s to others as it will take a long time. But what he has been able to do is gather a lot of hungry players who want to win. There are a lot of different types of players on the club and that’s one thing from this season.”

Training following the championship:
“We had a training session yesterday and we will work on the game plan just as we have for every other match. We know they will be tough and we respect them. We will come into the match ready to go.”

Ivic ahead of the State Cup Semifinals: “The State Cup is a very important goal”

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Vladimir Ivic, the Maccabi Tel Aviv Head Coach addressed the media at the State Cup semifinal press conference ahead of Wednesday night’s contest (20:45) against Bnei Yehuda at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem:

“I want to compliment Bnei Yehuda who are in the Championship playoffs and now we are facing them in the semifinals. They gave us a very difficult time last game even though we won 2:1. The State Cup is one of our goals from the start of the season. Following our celebrations with the fans we had to begin preparing for the game which will be tough. We have to give 100% in order to win and go to the final.”

Desire to win:
“We all want to win the title. The chances are 50/50 and we will have to fight to achieve this goal.”

Players injury status:
“All of my players are important for me and we have to see who will be able to play and win the game. We will have to see who is 100% and they will play just as we began the season this way, we will end it this way as well.”

Professional players:
“We played the same team and we won the first and lost the second. You can’t celebrate a lot in football. It goes game by game. The next game is 3 days later and we have to prepare. It was an emotional moment but that is why I asked the players to just celebrate at the stadium with the fans because now isn’t the moment. They are professional players and they have shown this to me all season and they work hard. The State Cup is a very important goal and the players will be ready to go.”

Fighting for a place in the Starting XI:
“Chico was out in the last league game with a problem. We hope he will be back soon and the medical staff is working with him. Piven and Jair know that I follow them every day at training. It depends who the team is and Jair played well, but we will have to see what will be for the next game. They all know that they have to fight for a position in the Starting XI.”