Moments after winning the third consecutive league title, Mitch Goldhar, shared his view on this championship season

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Sports Director Jordi Cruyff met during the day with Ben Reichart and informed him that he will return to the squad ahead of next season on June 21st

Maccabi’s top scorer and the player who scored the winning goal celebrated the third consecutive championship and already have their sights on the cup final

Maccabi Tel Aviv woke up this morning as champions. After securing the league title with a 2-1 win over Kiryat Shmona, the players are already looking forward to the State Cup final on Wednesday (8:30pm, Sami Ofer Stadium). A win in the final would give Maccabi the treble, having won the Toto Cup and the Winner League.

Eran Zahavi took part of the post-game celebrations despite having to sit last night’s game: “Every championship is exciting. I believe that you need to celebrate each championship as if it is your last one. You’ll never know when you’ll get to celebrate again. We are very happy tonight. We’ll try to be grounded in the next few days because we have an important game on Wednesday, and if we will, win it will be a memorable celebration”.

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The season’s top marksman chose yesterday’s game as the defining moment of the season: “I think that yesterday had great significance because we finally won the league. We’ve been waiting for this moment for so long and I’m happy we made it”.

On what makes this team unique, Zahavi said: “I think that our team spirit is really special this season. We went through a rough start and we showed a lot of character. We had a healthy environment in the dressing room, which really helped us in the difficult moments. It might sound like clichés but I truly believe we deserved to win the league”.

Another player who took a great part in yesterday’s match is Maharan Radi, The yellow midfielder who scored the winning goal over Ironi Kiryat Shmona, spoke of his third consecutive title with Maccabi Tel Aviv: “Each championship is sweet in its own special way. It is getting harder and harder achieving the title season after season, but it only makes it sweeter. Personally, I am glad that I got to score the winning goal yesterday”.

Radi pointed out what makes this team special from his point of view: “The thing that makes this team stand out is the team spirit and our strong character. Even when we had bad games, we knew how to get the points. It is necessary to do so in order to be a champion”.

 

It was a great evening that ended in the sweetest way, after a 2:1 win against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, that officially granted the 201415 championship.

 The players ended their modest celebrations and started thinking about the cup match on Wednesday Gal Alberman who did not play due to a suspension said: “It really doesn’t matter which team we played against tonight and who will play on Wednesday night. At the beginning of the season, we talked among ourselves about the importance of the unity of the squad and now we know why. At the moment we are completely focused on our game on Wednesday night. Our main goal this evening was to seal the title, enabling us to focus on the upcoming State Cup final. We are on the verge of making history, every decision we will make on Wednesday night will be vital, therefore we must be focused and present our best performance". 

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Sheran Yeini didn't play this evening due to an injury, supported his teammates from the stands but joined the celebrations after the game: “I won three league championships in ten years, and I must admit that personally I am not satisfied. I hope we can win another trophy this season. It is ironic that we worked hard throughout the season in order to reach this moment, and now we have to remain focused towards the State Cup final. I believe we will have a proper celebration if we win it. Unfortunately I will not be able to play in the State Cup final. However, I am certain my team mates will do their best in order to win the cup. I know that our supporters want us to win it because we haven’t won it for a very long time and I hope we will be able to finish this season with an historic treble".

Yuval Shpungin replaced the injured Eitan Tibi said at the end of the game: “This is my first championship with Maccabi. It is a great experience! But we are extremely motivated towards the State Cup final on Wednesday night. We didn’t start the game as we hoped, but in the second half we showed our great character and won the game.

Barak Itzhaki said at the end of the match: “You can say we are celebrating in a modest manner. I hope we will have a second celebration this week after we will win the cup on Wednesday night. Personally, it was a complicated season for me, I was injured for a very long time, but I worked hard on and off the pitch in order to finish the season in the best possible way. I really hope everything will work out on Wednesday night and we will be able to win the State Cup after ten years".

 

 

After our team brought the championship title home to Kiryat Shalom for the third time in a row, it is now time for you to choose your biggest match of the 2014/15 season. Perhaps the 3:1 win against Maccabi Haifa led by Aleksandar Stanojevic; the 2:0 win at the only derby that was counted as official; maybe our impressive 3:1 win against Hapoel Beersheva; the last minute win against Maccabi Haifa coached by Marco Balbul, or the unforgettable big 4:1 win against Beitar Jerusalem. Answer the poll and pick the match you will not forget from this season’s championship.

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After winning the championship, Coach Pako Ayestaran spoke about the achievement that was gained after the win against Kiryat Shmona:

 “I had the responsibility to win the league championship and I now feel that the job is done. You always sit down at the end of the season and analyze, even if you are successful at your job. The first thing I will do once the season is over is to analyze myself, learn what I could have done better”.

Pako was asked if it is sweeter to win the league championship with Maccabi rather than other titles he won during his time as assistant coach in Liverpool: “They are different experiences. I feel that the staff made us winners- every person in the club from my assistants, scouts, up to the medical staff, they were all responsible for the success because they made life easier for the players. One of the most disappointing things in football is that every person wants to own the success. All of us are a part of the success and are a part in case of a failure.

Pako was asked if this squad can make it to the group stages of the Champions League: “That is not something I need to talk about at the moment. At the end of the day, the squad for next season is not built yet. “

In regards to the long list of injured players ahead of the State Cup final on Wednesday night: “I will try to be creative and use all  the resources available to me, but it’s not going to be an excuse if we don’t win the cup. When it comes to knockout games, you must perform, if we will not perform on Wednesday night it's quite simple- we won't win the cup. 

Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shachar’ lifted the league title for 2014/15 after a long and challenging season. This championship makes Maccabi Tel Aviv the record-holder for league titles in the U-19's league. Winning the league also means that the team will play in the Youth Champions League qualifiers. The players celebrated their achievement long after the referee blew the final whistle.

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Coach Ziv Arie was grinning at the end of the match: “It gives me great pleasure to see these boys celebrate. They worked so hard and it’s great to see them celebrate with such joy. I hope it’s only the beginning for them in terms of playing for Maccabi and winning trophies. I don’t want to sound arrogant, but I knew we would win the league. The team was able to perform on a high level for the majority of the season and we have the stats to prove it.

Shachar Fiban, who finished his term with the U-19s on a high note, said: ”Not every player gets to win the U-19's league. I had an extraordinary experience playing with this team. I am thrilled to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv. I want to thank everybody for their support and belief”.

Captain Dan Glazer shared his feelings: “This is the sweetest feeling in the world. We had a difficult season and had some turbulence, but we pulled through when it counted with a lot of heart. I want to thank the staff, the fans and my brothers- my teammates. We have a great bond between us, we simply do everything together. You can see how much we care for each other on the pitch”.

Midfield duo Sohil Armeli and Eliel Peretz shared their experiences: “What a feeling, I’m over the moon”, said Armeli, “We deserved to win after a great season. We worked hard in training and performed well on the pitch. Our team-spirit was the key for our success this season”. Eliel Peretz summed up: “It feels great to win the league. We won it playing in our own style and there’s nothing sweeter”.

Maccabi Tel Aviv will host Ironi Kiryat Shmona this evening (kick off at 21:00); a win for the Yellows will crown them as league champions for 2014/15.

Two of Maccabi's  key players, Eran Zahavi and Gal Alberman, will be benched due to yellow card accumulation. Midfielder Gili Vermouth, who already played against Kiryat Shmona earlier this season, has been making his return to regular training  after injury and gave us his insight into tonight's match.

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“Kiryat Shmona is a quality team and they have been playing really well this season. It will be an interesting contest. We expect them to play hard in order to win the game. They basically have nothing to lose. We hope to do what we need to do and to win the game”.

Vermouth spoke about his return to regular training: “I am finally able to get back to regular training sessions. I started a few days ago and hope to soon be able to complete a full training session with my teammates. I'm feeling very good and am very pleased with the way my recovery has progressed”.

Maccabi Tel Aviv would like to thank our fans for their support throughout the season, the club is sure that the fans will continue their impressive support this evening against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Along with this, the club wishes to remind supporters to abstain from any form of violent or racist behavior, both in and outside the stadium.  

 

TICKET SALES HAVE BEGUN FOR MACCABI'S MATCH AGAINST IRONI KIRYAT SHMONA

Maccabi Tel Aviv will return to Bloomfield Stadium after four away matches on Sunday May 17^th, to face Ironi Kiryat Shmona (kick off 20:55). The upcoming match will probably decide if Maccabi will win the league title for a third consecutive year.

Ticket sales for Sunday's match have begun. Tickets are now available for purchase at the official Maccabi Tel Aviv store and at "Leaan" ticket office in Tel Aviv.  Tickets are also available online, at Leean’s website.

In case additional tickets will be available on the day of the game, fans will be able to purchase them at the ticket boxes in Bloomfield Stadium.

To purchase your ticket online, click here.

TICKET PRICES

At the official Maccabi Tel Aviv merchandise store and at "Leaan" ticket offices:

Gate 4 – NIS 55

Gates 7/8 – regular price: NIS 100, women / soldiers / children to age 18: NIS 50

Gates 2/13 – NIS 110

Online or by telephone (03-5247373 / 8780*)

Gate 4 – NIS 60

Gates 7/8 – NIS 105

Gates 2/13 – NIS 115

At Bloomfield Stadium on the day of the game (only if available)

Gate 4 – NIS 50

Gates 7/8 – regular price: NIS 100, women / soldiers / children to age 18: NIS 50

Gates 2/13 – NIS 110

Tickets purchased online or by phone may be collected at the "Leaan" offices until noon on the day of the game (Sunday, May 17^th)

PRINT YOUR TICKET AT HOME

Tickets purchased online may be printed at home. If you have decided to place your order online and to print your ticket, you will receive an immediate conformation order. Once you select the "print at home" option, you will receive the conformation to your personal email account, including a PDF file of your ticket. The file must be opened promptly and to be printed on a regular A4 printer. If you do not receive an immediate confirmation, please check your junk or spam folders before inquiring with the ticket seller.

Once printed, you may use your ticket at the entrance to Bloomfield at the day of the game. Each printed ticket entitles the ticket holder to a single entry into the stadium. It is not possible to print the same ticket for multiple entries.

OPENING HOURS

The official Maccabi Tel Aviv merchandise store, 147 Dizengoff St. Tel Aviv – Monday to Thursday 10:00am to 8:00pm, Fridays 9.30am to 3:00pm

"Leaan" ticket office, 101 Dizengoff St. Tel Aviv – Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 7:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm