Ahead of Beitar: Owner Mitch Goldhar attends final training session

Maccabi Tel Aviv continued preparations for Sunday night’s match at Beitar Jerusalem (21:00). The Yellow & Blue held their final training session at the PenguinPickUp Training Ground at Kiryat Shalom as owner Mitch Goldhar looked on after landing in Israel on Friday together with Jack Angelides.

Prior to the training session, Head Coach Vladimir Ivic and midfielder Dor Peretz addressed the assembled media at the prematch press conference ahead of tomorrow’s contest at Teddy Stadium.

Peretz: “Beitar can cause some difficulties”

Maccabi Tel Aviv will visit Beitar Jerusalem on Sunday at 21:00 on Matchday 6 of the Israel Premier League Ligat Japanika and midfielder Dor Peretz spoke about the upcoming clash:

“They can cause us some difficulties. Beitar is known as one of the best counterattacking teams and that is one of their advantages. If we pay attention to this it will help us. They have many advantages and we’ll plan accordingly.”

Expectations about the match:
“We’ve had some tough matches against very defensive minded clubs and occasionally we have some difficulties. I believe that tomorrow’s match will be different and we will have to see what will be. No one wants to make our lives easy and they may begin the match defensively, but we are familiar with their players and know where they like to position themselves and attack.”

Being called up to the National Team:
“It’s a great feeling to know that I took this step up and from here I just want to continue on.”

Competing with teammate Dan Glazer:
“Competition is good for everyone especially on the pitch and I’m happy about it.”

Ivic: “We’re prepared for any type of match”

Maccabi Tel Aviv will visit Beitar Jerusalem Sunday at 21:00 on Matchday 6 of the Israel Premier League Ligat Japanika. Head Coach Vladimir Ivic held his prematch press conference at the PenguinPickUp Training Ground at Kiryat Shalom ahead of the contest:

“We’ve played against many defensive teams and that’s part of our lives. We’re prepared for this if they decide to play this way. That’s their decision and we have to be ready, it’s normal. We’ve already faced teams that have played defensively and waited to counterattack.”

Speed of the Beitar attackers:
“We’re preparing ourselves for this, talking about this a lot and working hard. There are things that we need to improve from last match and that’s our goal. You’ll have to see if we have prepared something different tomorrow.”

The Starting XI:
“I don’t know what they are saying in the press. I know what my Starting XI is as do the players. No one has a guaranteed place in the starting lineup that’s for sure. Everyone has to fight and work hard in order to get one of these places. It all depends on how they work, the opponent’s players and how we want to play. This is normal and I don’t care what others think. I know what my job is and we all want to give 100% every match and choose the appropriate Starting XI.”

Players on the National Team:
“We are happy that there are many Maccabi players on the National Team. I’ve said in the past that it’s important for us. If possible, I’d be happy if there were 11 Maccabi players in the lineup. That means that we are working correctly and that we have good players. I hope that we will have more and more players on the National Team.”

About Chico Ofoedu:
“He’s a player that has different characteristics than others in that position. We brought him in to help us, he works hard, he’s a professional and tries to give his best every day. He’s a player that can be very important for us this season.”

Youth Academy Action Saturday October 6, 2018

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Ramat Gan, October 9th, 18:00 at Ramle (U19)
After falling to Anzhi 3:2 in Russia in UEFA Youth Champions League play, Guy Tzarfati’s squad will return to Israel Youth Premier League action on Tuesday on Matchday 6 against Hapoel Ramat Gan.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – Bnei Sakhnin, 11:00 PenguinPickUp Training Ground at Kiryat Shalom (U17)
After a midweek 6:3 win over Beitar Jerusalem the Under-17’s return home to face Bnei Sakhnin on Matchday 7 of League play. The Yellow & Blue are in first place while the visitor’s sit in 10th.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv – Beitar Tubruk, 9:00 PenguinPickUp Training Ground at Kiryat Shalom (U16)
Beitar Tubruk pays a visit to Maccabi’s Under-16 squad on Matchday 6 as they’ll look to get back onto the winning track. A victory will move the Under-16 side ahead of Tubruk on the table.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Sektzia Nes Ziona, 8:30 PenguinPickUp Training Ground at Kiryat Shalom (U15)
After a midweek 3:3 draw against Kiryat Gat, the Under-15 team will look to get back to their winning ways at home on Matchday 4 of league action. Nes Ziona currently finds themselves in last place with 3 losses in as many games.

Eliran Atar voted HISENSE September Player of the Month

Eliran Atar’s good start to the season and fine month of September has earned him the HISENSE Player of the Month award as Maccabi FIRST members gave the striker the nod.

אלירן עטר – שחקן חודש ספטמבר של Hisense


However he did have competition as Itay Shechter finished a close second while Dor Micha, Dan Glazer, Eli Dasa and Sheran Yeini were all close behind as the squad won 3 matches and drew two others.

Did you vote for Atar? Now’s the part that you’re all waiting for!
Today (Thursday October 4th) at 17:00 israel Time you’ll receive an SMS with a trivia question. Whoever answers the question first correctly will win a HISENSE 32” TV. Don’t miss out!

Youth Champions League: Maccabi “Shachar” succumbs to Anzhi 3:2

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv began their Youth Champions League journey when they fell to Anzhi Makhachkala 3:2 in the first leg of their two legged tie.

The UEFA Champions League Domestic Champions Path is a knockout tournament. Should the young Yellow & Blue advance two stages they will appear in the Playoff Stage where the Domestic Champions Path and Group Stage Path will meet.

Maccabi “Shachar” Starting XI: Or Itzhak, Michael Chilaka, Alon Shtrozberg, Yoav Hofmayster, Tomer Mahluf, Tamir Glazer (C), Mufleh Shalata, Nadav Nidam, Eduardo Guerrero, Bar Cohen, Eyal Hen.

First Half
Maccabi’s first chance came in the 8’ when Shalata received the ball on the right side but his cross was cleared while 4’ minutes later Tzarfati’s squad had an attempt when Chilaka tried his luck from long distance but the ball hit Shalata and went out.

Shalata was dangerous again in the 13’ when he went by a defender on the right side but the Anzhi keeper Timur Magomedov was able to clear the threat. The Russian side had a chance in the 25’ it their cross was cleared. The next opportunity was Maccabi’s and they made sure to take full advantage of it.

In the 36’ Cohen’s right side free kick found Guerrero’s head in the box as the Panamanian sent the ball behind Magomedov for a 1:0 advantage. The final ten minutes of the half was spent primarily in the midfield as the young Yellow & Blue took the slim lead into the break.

Second Half
Anzhi was able to quickly draw even in the 49’ when Magomednabi Yagyayev found the goal after the ball deflected off of Chilaka, 1:1. But just three minutes later, the Yellow & Blue regained the lead when Chillaka passed the ball to Shalata who beat his defender as sent a perfect shot into the far corner, 2:1 Maccabi.

Anzhi almost evened up the match in the 62’ but Itzhak made the initial save off of Valentin Andyamov‘s chance while the rebound attempt was sent over the goal. Itzhak was up to the task yet again in the 66’ making the alert stop on Yagyayev. However, in the 70’ they did draw even when a corner kick made its way into the Maccabi area and Alikadi Saidov scored from in close, 2:2.

In the 74’ Gil Ben Shalosh who had come on as a substitute took a chance from long distance but Magomedov made the save but nine minutes later at the other end of the pitch Anzhi took a 3:2 advantage. Gamid Agalarov took the ball at midfield, moved up on the left side and sent a shot into the back of the goal as the Russians took the lead for the first time in the contest which they held until full time.

Beitar Jerusalem Ticket Sales Away Match

Maccabi Tel Aviv visits Beitar Jerusalem on Sunday night (21:00) October 7th on Matchday 6 of the Israel Premier League Ligat Japanika. Tickets are on sale for Season Ticket Holders beginning at 19:00 on Tuesday October 3rd for 24 hours and should tickets remain they will go on sale to the general public via the Leaan Ticket Agency Website, telephone *8780 and the Leaan Ticket Office located at Frishman 42, Tel Aviv.

Please Note: This match is part of the Points Allocation System and season ticket holders will receive 1 points for this contest while non-season ticket holders will receive .5 of a point. Make sure that when tickets are purchased via the Leaan Website, telephone or Leaan Ticket Office the season ticket number is used in order to receive full points. Should the purchase not be done by using the season ticket number points will not be allocated.

Should a ticket be purchased and the fan doesn’t attend the match, there will be no refunds and no points will be allocated.

Please note:
* Maccabi fans will be seated in Sections 1-3
* Ticket prices will be the same at all tickets outlets
* Ticket prices at the stadium box office on Matchday will be more expensive than the advance sale. Make sure to purchase your tickets ahead of the match.
* It’s recommended to choose the Home Printing option.

Ticket prices
Leaan Ticket Office/Telephone/Website:
Child/Youth/Soldier/Women: 50 NIS
Adult: 100 NIS

Matchday at the Stadium Box Office:
Child/Youth/Soldier/Women: 60 NIS
Adult: 120 NIS

Ticket Collection
Tickets may be collected at the Leaan Ticket Office located at 42 Frishman Street 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

Vote for the HISENSE September Player of the Month

September is now over and it’s 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 Wednesday October 3rd until Thursday October 4th at 13:00. At 17:00 on Thursday 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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