Category: Youth Teams

Youth Department Action, Saturday December 19th

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Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Maccabi “David Asis” Petach Tikva 11:00, Ramle Municipal Stadium

Maccabi’s Under-19 side returns to action after a week break and following the Israel National Team Under-18 Winter Tournament where five Yellow-and-Blue representatives had the opportunity to wear the Blue-and-White. Ziv Arie’s team will take on 6th place Maccabi Petach Tikva just two points behind Maccabi. The club wants to get closer to the top of the league this Saturday following their Champions League Youth League campaign.

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Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Nir” Ramat HaSharon 11:00, Kiryat Shalom Training Facility

Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s charges will look to continue their fine form as they host their Ramat HaSharon counterparts at Kiryat Shalom. Maccabi “Oded” find themselves in first place and will look to extend their lead this coming Saturday.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Nir” Ramat HaSharon 11:00, Kiryat Shalom Training Facility

In an additional match between the two clubs at Kiryat Shalom the Under-16 sides of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Ramat HaSharon will play each other. Eliezer Ben Aharon and Gady Brumer’s team have good momentum going as they are top of their domestic league table.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Ironi Modiin 10:30, Kiryat Shalom Training Facility

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Under-15 team will host Ironi Modiin at the training facility. Erez Belfer and his club are in first place and will try to increase their lead on Saturday.

Maccabi Ironi “Yehuda Partush” Petach Tikva – Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv – 08:30, Petach Tikva Training Facility

It a battle for the top spot Ran Elias’s side will take on first place Petach Tikva. The young Yellow-and-Blue can take over first place if they defeat their rivals.

Five Maccabi players to represent Israel

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The Under-18 Israel National Team will play host to the traditional winter tournament that will feature Serbia, Germany and the Ukraine along with Israel. Coach Eli Ohana will have five Maccabi Tel Aviv youth players on his roster including keeper Haviv Ohayon, Bar Galili, Shai Golan, Tomer Altman and Or Dasa who will all be wearing Blue-and-White.

Israel will host its games at Ramat Gan Stadium while the other matches will take place at the Israel National Team training facility at Shefayim. Israel’s first game will be at Ramat Gan Stadium against Serbia tomorrow, Monday at 15:00 and admission is free.

Yellow-and-Blue Saturday – Results December 12

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Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion 0:6 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv

After falling to Ashdod last week, Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s club got back onto the winning track with a superb away match scoring six goals while recording a clean sheet. Netanel Peretz scored a brace while Saar Sa’adon, Neil Goldberg, Prince Thomas and Yarin Sharabi all found the back of the Rishon Le’Zion goal as they continue to lead the table.

Hapoel Ashkelon 0:3 Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv

Eliezer Ben Aharon and Gady Brumer’s team picked up an important away victory against Hapoel Ashkelon that moved them to within three points of first place Ashdod. Next week the club will face Hapoel “Nir” Ramat HaSharon as they look to close the gap even further.

Bnei Yehuda “Grundman” Tel Aviv 0:3 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv

Another Yellow-and-Blue team picked up a win on Saturday as Erez Belfer’s side won a Tel Aviv derby on three goals by Raava Assayag.

Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv 4:2 Hapoel “Aliya” Kfar Saba

Ran Elias’ team also won on the help of an Amit Yakov brace and goals by Omer Itzhak and Asaf Hershko to defeat Kfar Saba at home.

Maccabi Shachar Blanked 2-0 in Kiev

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In freezing cold temperatures, Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv fell to Dynamo Kiev 2:0 on the last Matchday of the Champions League Youth League. Nadav Amram made his Under-19 debut and was in the starting lineup.AQ7A1395

The game began with the hosts controlling the first half as both sides tried to play the ball from one side of the pitch to the other with little accuracy. Maccabi “Shachar” fell behind in the 19th minute when Bogdan Mykhaylichenko’s strong effort was diverted to the post by Ran Vaturi and the rebound was put into the goal by Ivan Kaliuzhnyi for a 1:0 Kiev lead. The Ukrainian side continued to control the pace for the majority of the first half with Maccabi’s counter attacks not bearing any fruits on the other side of the pitch as the teams headed into halftime with Dynamo ahead.

Head Coach Ziv Arie opened the second half by making his first substitute of the match introducing Eylon Almog. However, Kiev would score a second goal to double their lead when Viktor Tsygankov broke down the right side and beat Yellow-and-Blue keeper Haviv Ohayon with a hard shot to salt away the 2:0 victory.

Maccabi “Shachar” Starting Lineup: Ohayon, B. Galili, Vaturi, Rosenboim, Amram, Glazer, Altman, Karzev (Golan 70′), Kanichowsky, Al Awisat (Almog 46′), Dasa (Shapira 61′)

Arie: “Etched in their memories forever”

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Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv defeated Kiryat Shemona 1:0 on Saturday at the Ramle Stadium for an important win and 3-points. The Yellow-and-Blue won their second straight game just before they head out to the Ukraine for Matchday Six of the Champions League Youth League where they will play Dynamo Kiev:

“We played an excellent first half at a very high level. If I would have imagined at night how I wanted my team to look, this was exactly how. With rhythm and tempo. I knew that we wouldn’t be able to keep up the pace from the beginning of the game and that Kiryat Shemona would make adjustments so we needed to finish off the half with a two goal lead. Unfortunately it didn’t happen as it hasn’t the whole season because we are a young team up front and we ended up having a very difficult second half. We were saved by a miracle and I wasn’t to pleased about that. We created enough chances and we have plenty to continue working on but we ultimately deserved to win.”

The final match against Dynamo Kiev:

“I’ll have to relax the players. We may have a rough time against them because this is the Champions League and we don’t know when we’ll have this opportunity again. Kiev needs the points and we have a good chance, but the footballers know that this is the last match and they’ll have to work hard just like its the first game. Even though we are not advancing, a win in Kiev will be something etched in their memories forever.”

Israeli league play:

“We can’t look up in the standings after the amount of points we’ve collected. Following the Champions League time will tell. If we can continue to pick up wins everything will work out for us, but for right now we can’t look past the upcoming Saturday.”

Maccabi Shachar wins 1-0 prior to Kiev trip

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It wasn’t easy, but Maccabi “Shachar” picked up another victory in the Winner Youth League defeating Kiryat Shemona at home in the Ramle Stadium. The Yellow-and-Blue struggled throughout the match but were able to collect the three points on a perfectly placed 80th minute penalty by Tomer Altman. The club will head to Kiev on Monday for the last Matchday of the Champions League Youth League.

Maccabi began the match well as already in the second minute Dor Galili had a marvelous chance from 16 meters out coming in from the right side. Their domination continued for the majority of the first half with an Eden Karzev 25 meter chance being saved by Eliran Gabbay in the 20th minute. Galili had another excellent opportunity in the 40th minute but the Kiryat Shemona keeper was in the right place at the right332A6427 time yet again. Maccabi “Shachar” had their best chance in the 43rd minute when Karzev and Gaby Kanichowsky led the attack with the latter handing the ball off to Or Dasa who missed from in close. Dasa and Almog’s header opportunities in the
half’s final seconds were swatted away by Gabby keeping the first 45 minutes scoreless as the players headed into the break.

The second half started with no substitutions from either side. Kiryat Shemona began to get into the game and had the first chance of the half as Haviv Ohayon would bat away a corner from the right side. Yellow-and-Blue head coach Ziv Arie made a double substitution in the 65th minute bringing on Tomer Altman and Omri Haramati while Mahmoud Al Awesat joined them on the pitch two minuets later.

Haramati supplied Dasa with another wonderful ball but the midfielder again couldn’t find the back of the goal in the 69th minute. However, ten minutes later 332A6449Maccabi “Shachar” picked up a penalty when Maksim Grechkin was pulled down in the visitors box. Tomer Altman coolly converted from 11 meters out to give the home side a 1:0 lead that they would hold onto until the final whistle. Idan Yogev and Amit Shapira also featured for Maccabi “Shachar” in the win.

Family Derby- Eliezer Ben Aharon faces his son

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Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv will play Gadna Tel Aviv on Matchday 9 of league play. This match will be very special for the coach of the club, Eliezer Ben Aharon: “We have a Family Derby this coming Saturday. We have been laughing about it at home but it’s still sports and each one of us will do the maximum to win, though the family is trying to get me to be a bit complacent,” he said with a chuckle as this coming Saturday, Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv play Gadna Tel Aviv that is coached by his son Elad Ben Aharon.

“I went through a few scenarios in my head but I’m not sure how I’ll really react. I guess I’ll be a bit more restrained, but for 80 minutes we will each be on our own side and when AQ7A0025the final whistle is blown we’ll become father and son once again and give each other a hug. The dinner before and after the match will be very interesting that’s for sure. It’s a bit strange to coach against your son but it also gives me a sense of pride.”

Aharon, who is coaching Maccabi’s Under-16 side is part of a project which is the first of its kind in Israel: “This is a new team, one that is composed of two Under-15 teams that we’ve brought together as one unit. This team is a project of the academy. All of the players without exception is a student at the Academy. They have three morning training sessions, classes where they get help if needed and they can also relax up in the quiet rooms. There are teachers that also help them with their studies. Maccabi sent me to training sessions abroad at an Academy that is very similar to what we have here. They have an annual structured football plan to suit their needs so this way we have the time to put into place all of the necessary content that we want, as well as controlling their diet and development. There are also other things that we do which can be seen during the evening training sessions.”

Ben Aharon explained as to how seriously the club takes it: “This team is the first that has all 22 students in the Academy. That was the condition. There were some good players that didn’t want to meet this requirement so Maccabi didn’t accept them. There is no other club that is investing the resources that we are. This is not a one or two day process but a long term plan. Whoever stays here and completes their stay in the youth department will end up with double the amount of training time with a dedicated staff that will continue to support them.”

About the results that will be seen in the future:

“This will take time. People may be looking at the results but for me the results may be fine and dandy but what’s most important is the change in the players. We have the best players who have the ability to win games. We want to give tools to the players so that at the later stages of their development they’ll be able to handle even bigger challenges. If a player can score goals but can’t play defense or be part of the team then I want to be able to help change the player so that he doesn’t get to the Under-17, the Under-19 or the first team and can’t make a pass. A lot of times the physical aspects of the game are greater in the youth team than in the first team so this is yet another place where we are trying to help them improve.”

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Youth Department Action, Saturday December 5

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Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Kiryat Shemona, 11:00 Ramle Municipal Stadium

After an away victory in Jerusalem, Maccabi “Shachar” returns to the Ramle Stadium to host Kiryat Shemona on Matchday 9 of the Youth Winner League. The Yellow-and-Blue’s Northern opponent are two places behind Maccabi but only one point separates the two sides. The match will be the first match in a very busy week for Maccabi “Shachar” as they fly to Kiev on Monday evening prior to playing Dynamo on Wednesday.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – SC Ashdod, 10:30 Ashdod Training Facility

Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s team wants to make sure they continue their eight game winning streak as they will look to take three points away against Ashdod.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv – Gadna “Roni” Tel Aviv, 8:30 Kiryat Shalom Training Facility

The “Match of the Week” will feature a showdown between coach Eliezer Ben Aharon and his Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” team against Gadna which is coached by his son Elad. The Under-16 side has been playing very well of late and a win on Saturday should move them to the top of the table.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Kiryat Ono, 10:15 Kiryat Shalom Training Facility

With five wins in a row, Maccabi “Eldad” will look to extend their winning streak when they host Hapoel Kiryat Ono at home.

Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv – Maccabi Barkai, 12:00 Kiryat Shalom Training Facility

The second Under-15 club will also host a match Maccabi Barkai at the Kiryat Shalom Training Facility after defeating the Nesher club last week.

Yellow-and-Blue Saturday – Match Results November 28

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Beitar “Oren” Jerusalem 0:3 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv

After a rough few weeks, Ziv Arie’s squad picked up an important away win against Beitar Jerusalem. For all of the details CLICK HERE and you’ll also get to see a full gallery of pictures from the match.

Hapoel Beer Sheva 2:3 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv

The Under-17 didn’t wilt after losing an early 1:0 lead on a goal by Ron Zamir by giving up two goals in the first half and going into halftime with a 2:1 deficit. Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s side came back to win by scoring a pair of goals in the second half by Sahar Sa’adon and Yarden Shoa.

Ironi Modiin 0:3 Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv

Eliezer Ben Aharon an Gady Brumer’s Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” also recorded an away victory in Modiin defeating the hosts 3:0 on goals by Tamir Glazer, Gil Rachimi and Danny Amar.

Hapoel Beer Sheva 0:2 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv

The Yellow-and-Blue youth department picked up a second win over Beer Sheva, this time 2:0 on goals by Gil Ben Shalosh and Osher Davida and launched the club into first place on the table.

Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv 1:0 Sport Club Nesher

Maccabi’s second Under-15 club also won, defeating Nesher at Kiryat Shalom on a lone goal by Asaf Hershko.

Maccabi “Shachar” defeats Beitar Jerusalem 3-0

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After a number of tough matches in league play, Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv defeated Beitar Jerusalem 3:0 on goals by Eylon Almog, Eden Karzev and Mahmoud Alawesat. The Yellow-and-Blue controlled the tempo and were able to convert their chances in the second half for the victory.

Head Coach Ziv Arie gave two players their debut in Winner League action against Beitar Jerusalem as Eden Karzev and Noam Cohen were part of the starting XI for Maccabi “Shachar”. Chen Ozeri made his second straight start in goal and made a number of solid saves early on in the first half with the hosts applying pressure. Wearing their blue away kit, the young AQ7A9664Yellow-and-Blue began dictating the pace of the match. Eden Karzev’s smart chance was saved by Beitar ‘keeper Tamir Lalo and
Omri Haramati missed a wonderful chance when he misguided the rebound to keep the match scoreless at halftime.

Amit Rosenboim and Gaby Kanichowsky came on at the beginning of the second half in order to ignite the Maccabi offense for coach Arie and the opportunities began to flow. A tough error by the Beitar keeper landed right on the foot of Eylon Almog who made no mistake with the gifted ball and slammed it home for a 1:0 lead in the 56th minute. Soon thereafter the Yellow-and-Blue doubled the score when Eden Karzev received a magnificent ball from Almog and pounded it home for the 2:0 lead. Maccabi “Shachar” continued to press Beitar and added an insurance marker when Mahmoud Alawesat scored the first goal of his Maccabi career and top off a 3:0 win