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See you in Ramle: Maccabi “Shachar” 1:1 Sigma Olomouc

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The Under-19 squad continued their European Journey today in the Czech Republic when they played Sigma Olomouc to a 1:1 draw. The match was the first leg of a two legged UEFA Youth Champions League tie for Maccabi “Shachar” after they disposed of Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala in the first round. The return leg will take place in Israel on November 28.

צפו: תקציר משחק ה-1:1 נגד סיגמה אולומוץ

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv Starting XI: Or Itzhak, Michael Chilaka, Amit Glazer, Alon Shtrozberg, Dan Lugassi, Ido Shahar, Yoav Hofmayster, Omer Barami, Rave Assayag, Eduardo Guerrero and Eyal Hen.
First Half
The Czech side opened well and had a pair of terrific chances to take the lead as Zifčák and Zlatohlávek had opportunities but Itzhak made the big save off the latter to keep the match goalless early on. Lugassi was issued a yellow card in the 16’ after a foul on Zifčák in the 16’ while five minutes later the young Yellow & Blue had their first chance of the contest when Assayag missed the target off a Hofmayster corner.

Sigma threatened Itzhak’s goal in the 27’ but Galus’s chance from 10 meters went out and three minutes later Zifčák again missed the target. Barami tried his luck in the 35’ but his shot went into the Czech defense as the match remained goalless into the break.

Second Half
Maccabi’s first chance of the second half came in the 55’ when Guerrero went from right to left but his left footed shot just went by the post and out. Two minutes later, Hofmayster lifted a ball to Barami but his header went over the goal and in the 63’ Mufleh Shalata came into the match in favor of Hen.

But five minutes later the host’s took a 1:0 lead as Langer got the ball to Zima in the box as the central defender headed home the goal. Maccabi then made a number of substitutes as the Yellow & Blue looked for the equalizer and a valuable away goal. As the match neared it’s end Bar Cohen took an attempt from 20 meter but the keeper made the stop in the 82’.

However, the Maccabi pressure paid off and in the 87’ Shalata made his way by three players and took a left footed shot from 13 meters which beat the Sigma keeper to draw the Yellow & Blue even at 1:1. Guy Tzarfati’s side will return to Israel with an away goal and a chance to advance to the next round when they meet Sigma Olomouc at home in November 27 in the second leg of the two-legged tie.

48 Hour Sale: Israel’s Shopping Holiday Begins

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Maccabi Tel Aviv is once again taking part in Israel’s Shopping Holiday, ShoppingIL and you’re the ones who will be the big winners. Beginning right now for the next 48 hours you’ll be able to join the tens of thousands of Israelis who will be enjoying unbelievable deals online.

What can you find? Over the next two days, November 7-8, there will be 8 amazing Yellow & Blue items that will be discounted up to 60% off. They’re already waiting for you at the Club’s Official Online Shop so why are you waiting?

Tzarfati: “We want the tie to be decided at home”

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The Under-19 squads European Journey continues when they play Sigma Olomouc on Wednesday at 17:00 Israel time in the Czech Republic. The match will be the first leg of a two legged UEFA Youth Champions League tie for Maccabi “Shachar” after they disposed of Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala in the first round. Head Coach Guy Tzarfati’s team continued their preparations in earnest for the contest as they held their final training session ahead of the match at the Andruv Stadion.

After arriving in Prague earlier in the day, the team travelled to the city of Olomouc and following a short rest, the squad went to the stadium for their training session as Tzarfati looked ahead to tomorrow’s contest:

דיווח מצ׳כיה של הנוער לקראת סיגמה אולומוץ

“We’re playing against a team that also advanced to the stage and they did so admirably. This will be a tough match but we enjoy challenges. I hope that we can record a good result in the first half which is in essence the first leg.”

Recording a good result in the first leg:
“Every time when there is a two legged tie it’s always important to get a good result in the first leg. Of course this is an away match and it’s always good to play the decisive match at home, but what’s important right now is the first leg and what will be on the pitch here. I hope we can bring home a good result.”

About Sigma Olomouc:
“They are a very good team and have four players who also play for the first team with them who are playing especially in the Champions League contests. They are quality players, string and have proper technique. They also have some dynamic attackers who scored in the first two games. We will have to put an emphasis on set pieces as their is a gap between us and other cubs in Europe. However, we can counter this tactically and with determination. Those are some of the factors we need to bring into the match.”

Final thoughts:
“The hope is that we can play well, look good and bring home a good result so that the tie can be decided back in Israel.”

Ticket Sales Ashdod Chanukah Home Match

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Do you have any plans for Chanukah? Just as the holiday begins Maccabi Tel Aviv host’s Ashdod on Tuesday December 4th at 20:30 (18:00) In Israel Premier League Ligat Japanika action. Tickets are on sale now via the Leaan Website, the Leaan Ticket Office located at 42 Frishman Street, Tel Aviv and via Telephone *8780.

You may purchase tickets on the Leaan Website by using the User ID and password. If you do know one or both of those details please send an email to support@leaan.co.il.

Home printing is available
Please note: Entrance to the parking lots around the stadium are with 2018/19 permits only. There are still and few permits left and can be purchased for the remainder of the season.

Ticket Prices
Leaan Ticket Office
Youth/Soldier/Women – (Sections 108-109, 208-209 only) – 50 NIS
Lower East Stand – 100 NIS
West Stand – 100 NIS
E+ – 220 NIS
Silver Section – 350 NIS

Phone/Leaan Website
Youth/Soldier/Women – (Sections 108-109, 208-209 only) – 55 NIS
Lower East Stand – 105 NIS
West Stand – 105 NIS
E+ – 225 NIS
Silver Section – 355 NIS

Youth/Soldier/Women tickets are available for purchase by telephone only after identification.

Ticket Collection
Tickets may be collected at the Leaan Ticket Office located at 42 Frishman Street, Tel Aviv between Sunday-Thursday 09:00-19:00, Friday 09:00-13:30.
Tickets may be collected on Matchday at the Stadium ticket windows beginning 3 hours prior to the match until 45 minutes after the start of the match.

The “Thinking about Tomorrow” Project gets Underway

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A Footballers career is generally short and it’s important to plan ahead for the day after and that’s exactly what the goal of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s new project “Thinking about Tomorrow”.

The project enables the club’s players information about options concerning various fields and ventures to enter into in the world outside of the field of play. Throughout the year, the players will participate in a series of lectures and presentations about various topics and subjects.

Today, Tuesday, Dor Peretz, Ofir Davidzada, Itay Shechter, Shahar Piven, Eliran Atar, Avi Rikan and Eyal Golasa arrived at the offices of one of the club’s sponsors the B.S.R. Group. The players listened intently to Nachshon Kivity, the Chairman and Owner of the B.S.R. Group one of the leading real estate companies in Israel who relayed information related to the field in which he specializes.

Avi Rikan spoke about the project’s importance:
“It’s a privilege for us to come and here from the head of the B.S.R. Group, a company who has proven to be a leader in their field for last number of years as we are always trying to strengthen the connection with those who are on our kits and our shorts. This will also help us understand what type of options we have once our playing careers are over, a career that is very short. It’s fun and exciting to be able to visit and hear the tips and ideas that we may be able to do later on.”

About the season to date:
“Every week we say that we are dependent on ourselves. We go into every match with the feeling that if we do what we need to then we will always be dependent on our own play. But we also have to prepare for the opponents properly and we must be ready to go against Kiryat Shemona. We have a tough match at a tough stadium. We are preparing properly for a tough battle.”

Fighting for a spot in the lineup:
“There are always changes, sometimes more and sometimes less. I started and scored against Hapoel Haifa and the next week I was on the bench. It’s a challenge for everyone as we all train very hard to prove that we are worthy of a place. But we all know that we need each other until the end of the season. It’s a long campaign and the State Cup is coming up so everyone needs to be ready. The fact that we have to fight for a place in the squad is good for the club. We will do this until the end of the season.”

The State Cup match against Beitar Jerusalem:
“Since we are discussing a Cup match that will only be played near the end of next month that means it’s a competition that we will have to focus on big clubs and good teams. We will have to deal with a match like this earlier than later. But the most important match for us right now is Sunday’s as we want to go out on break with the points and a good feeling as well.”

Maccabi “Shachar” heads to the Czech Republic

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After advancing over Anzhi Makhachkala in the first round of UEFA Youth Champions League play, Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will face Sigma Olomouc in the Czech Republic on Wednesday at 17:00 in the second round. This morning, the young Yellow & Blue departed for the contest and later today the club will hold their final training session ahead of the match.

Yellow & Blue Youth Academy Results – November 3, 2018

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שערי השבת באקדמיית הנוער: 3.11.18


Bnei Yehuda 0:2 Maccabi Tel Aviv (U19)
Just ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Youth League match against Sigma Olomouc, the Under-19 side defeated Bnei Yehuda 2:0 on Matchday 10 of the Israel Youth Premier League. Bar Cohen’s 70’ goal and an own goal in the 80’ handed the young Yellow & Blue the 3 points and the win as they remain in 2nd place just 1 points off the top of the table leaders Maccabi Petah Tikva. For the Full Match Report Click Here.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv 5:0 Maccabi Herzliya (U17)
After a two week international break for European Championship qualifying, the Under-17 side was back in action on Matchday 9 of league play. The victory gives Maccabi “Oded” an 8-point lead over the second place team. Shaked Navon and Tal Torjman scored braces while Yonatan Imberg scored a lone marker in the win. Head Coach Eliezer Ben Aharon summed up the contest: “We were able to get into the match well from the first minute and we controlled and pressured Herzliya from the get go. We only went into the break with a one goal lead because we couldn’t finish. However, in the second half we were able to finish our chances and as the Herzliya players tired we were able to score more goals near the end of the match. This was the first time we played a 90 minute game which is a change top make our matches comparable with the Under-19 and First Team games. This will better prepare the players as they continue to advance. Next week we play at Rishon Le’Zion and we will do everything in our power to make sure that that match will be similar to our last few.”

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 2:0 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth (U16)
The Under-16 squad took home the win on Matchday 10 thanks to goals by Ariel Balhassen and Elad Kaplan. Head Coach Eran Sassi spoke about the victory: “We are playing well as the players are controlling the pace of play as well as being more responsible on the pitch. We were able to create good scoring chances in both halves but we couldn’t finish and made some questionable decisions. The players are young and I hope that their decision making will improve match by match which will allow us to make the games easier.”

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 5:1 Ironi Modiin (U15)
After a big win over Hapoel Beer Sheva last week, the Under-15 squad continued their fine play by defeating the Modiin club. Maccabi “Eldad” remains in first place thanks to goals by Oral Bahia x2, Ofek Nedar, Yonatan Solonicki and Roie Tolchinsky. Head Coach Uri David discussed the win: “We had good minutes throughout the match but they were scattered throughout the game. Modiin played a defensive style of game and it took us time to figure out how to beat them. I really enjoyed seeing the players who came off the bench in the second half and made a big difference playing simple quality football that allowed us to score some very nice goals.”

Outstanding Etgarim Member Yuval Peri Awarded Medallion of Honor

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The cooperation between the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation and Etgarim continued this past Saturday right before the start of the match against Bnei Sakhnin as striker Chico Ofoedu presented a medallion to Yuval Peri.

Yuval is wonderful individual we special needs. He has been a member of Etgarim for four years and participates in long distance running, his favorite being the 10km run. Yuval recently participated in the Israel Championships for 10km and set a personal best record. In addition, Yuval takes part in the sailing team and has done so for the past 3 years. He is part of the Maccabi Youth Organization and has begun volunteering as an assistant sports teacher at the Misgav High School. He is also the president of the student council at his school as well.


On Tuesday December 12th, Etgarim will be holding a special evening marking 23 years of programming and activities. Ivri Lider will provide the entertainment that evening and should you want to make a contribution please click on the following link.

Etgarim is dedicated to enabling children, youth and adults with disabilities to realize their potential, to expand their abilities in all areas of life and to integrate them into the community through outdoor sports. Etgarim was awarded a degree in effectiveness and social contribution and an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University.