Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 5:1 Hapoel Ashkelon
Following last week’s win over Hapoel Beer Sheva, the Under-19 club hosted Ashkelon and picked up the victory on Matchday 10 over their Southern rivals. The goals were scored by William Agada, Eylon Almog x2, Prince Thomas and Mufleh Shalata. For the full match report CLICK HERE.

Hapoel Beer Sheva 2:2 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv
The club’s Under-17 squad played away at Beer Sheva on Matchday 9 and took home a point that saw them remain in first place. Rave Assayag and Bar Cohen found the back of the goal for the young Yellow & Blue. Head Coach Eliezer Ben Aharon summed up the contest: “It was a very aggressive match and we led twice while bringing to the table some of the things that we prepared. The goals we gave up came on uncharacteristic errors and they are things that can happen. There were a lot of good things that I saw, but I also identified some issues with a number of players who were unable to get back to themselves after a mistake or a poor match. But that’s part of our role, to give the players the tools to be able to handle situations that don’t always go according to plan. Even though we drew, we were able to increase our lead at the top of the table to 4 points from the second place club. We will work on improving, organizing and fixing our play up as we move forward and look to be better tomorrow.”

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 2:1 Hapoel Petah Tikva “Emanuel Ofir”
After a victory last Matchday, the Under-16 side faced Petah Tikva on Matchday 10. The Yellow & Blue were able to take the 3 points thanks to goals by Tal Torjman and Yishay Bozorgi. Head Coach Raymond Atteveld looked back at the match: “We ended the day with a 2:1 victory. Although we won, we made our lives difficult. When the opponent refuses to play attacking football and their main goal is to slow down the pace of the match and defend, we should take control and increase the pace of the game. But during the match itself it wasn’t that simple. In order to win and to break down their bunker we had to move the ball quickly, change direction from the wings and attempt to put the balls over the defenders. After opening up the game, we needed to make sure we were in the correct position to score. We were able to get a number of chances, but we couldn’t break through because we weren’t in the right spots. We have to learn to play better as a team from this match. As they say, you learn more from the poor matches. We have a long way ahead of us, but it will be our way.”

Maccabi Yavne “Tzav Pius” 0:7 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv
The Under-15 South squad continued picking up points and moved into first place on Matchday 8. Elad Kaplan scored a Hattrick, Oskar Glok put home a brace while Orel Azarzar and Anar Ushmadi also found the back of the goal. Head Coach Ori David: “This was an important victory over Yavne. We were very good for long periods of time . We scored some nice goals and I really enjoyed watching the guys play.”

Maccabi Barkai 0:12 Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv
Following last week’s win over Maccabi Haifa, the Under-15 North club headed to Kibbutz Barkai on Matchday 8 as the young Yellow & Blue scored 12 goals while keeping a clean sheet. Aviv Palas x2, Yonatan Paz x2, Omer Senior x2, Rani Noff, Guy Noff, Roie Shiron, Camil Jabra, Omer Rozio and Ben Lineker all scored. Head Coach Asaf Heber: “We played a weak opponent. It was important that we had specific objectives for this match and I’m happy that the players were able to complete them extremely well.”

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv continued its fine form after defeating Hapoel Ashkelon 5:1 on Matchday 10 of the Israel Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al. The Head Coach, Guy Tzarfati spoke about the match:

For the match recap CLICK HERE

“I told the players that it’s not everyday that you win 5:1 especially against a club that drew with Ashdod which was a team that beat us. I’m happy that we won a second straight match. We spoke about the desire to see a team game, where there would be a lot of attacking combinations and not an individualistic style of game. I believe that this was reflected today and I think we scored some brilliant goals. I like the spirit of the players and they are getting into the swing of things and are feeling better. We have to continue this way.”

About the second win in a row and gaining momentum:
“It’s important that the players are rewarded for their hard work. I want to point out that the two seasons I’ve been at Maccabi, the Youth Club as well as the whole department are working hard. Sometimes they aren’t used to the intensity on a Saturday, but once they get used to it, they will turn into more intense players like Or Dasa who was able to make the jump to the First Team. You’ll be able to see their intensity, speed and abilities on the pitch and that’s what I want from them.”

Looking ahead:
“We have a very important away match against Ramat Hasharon and they’re a strong club. Our organization and play on the pitch has been consistent and now the burden is on all of us to continue this way.”

Matchday 10 of the Israel Youth Premier League saw Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv host winless Ashkelon after defeating Hapoel Beer Sheva away last week. Head Coach Guy Tzarfati started the contest with Eylon Almog, Eyal Hen and William Agada on the attack.

First Half
The visitors had the opening chance of the game when Uzan Sheliel’a header went over Daniel Peretz’s goal while Eden Kartzev and Eylon Almog teamed up on a corner kick that saw the latter send the ball to Agada who put it over the bar.

In the 12’ Ageda made no mistake as he took a Almog Peretz cross and headed it home for his first goal for Maccabi good for a 1:0 lead. Two minutes later, Agada again tried his luck in the box, but the keeper sent the ball out for a corner. The ensuing corner saw Almog find the back of the goal from in close for a 2:0 advantage.

With Maccabi applying all kinds of pressure, they would score yet again as Prince Thomas and Agada teamed up for goal number 3 with the former picking up the strike. In the 36’ Thomas had a chance to add his second but the Ashkelon keeper made the save as the half ended with the Yellow & Blue sporting a 3:0 lead after 45 minutes.

Second Half
The second half began just as first half ended with Maccabi scoring their 4th in the 46’ as Almog sent a magnificent cross to Shalata who put the ball into the top of the goal for a 4:0 advantage. Four minutes later, Kartzev’s free kick found Almog, but his attempt was saved by the keeper while two minutes later Shalata sent a cross to Agada but the latter put the ball over the bar as the Yellow & Blue continued to control the match.

In the 58’ Yoav Hofmayster who came on as a substitute tried his luck from long distance but his shot went over the goal and Kartzev’s 69’ chance also flew over the bar. Five minutes later, Ashkelon pulled a goal back to cut the lead to 4:1 but Maccabi continued to press for another marker. In the 81’ Shalata sent a brilliant ball to Almog but he put it over the bar while 3 minutes later Agada’s chance was saved by the keeper’s fingertips.

As the match neared its end, Hofmayster and Almog teamed up on another corner as the latter’s attempt went into the defense and was sent out for another corner. In the 90’ Almog made sure to score his second of the match as he took a fabulous through ball and beat the keeper as the contest ended 5:1 in favor of the Yellow & Blue.