Under-19 State Cup Derby

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will meet Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday, 15:00 in an Under-19 State Cup Round of 16 clash at the Wolfson Training Ground

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Tel Aviv in a Round of 16 matchup in the Under-19 State Cup on Tuesday at 15:00. The Yellow & Blue will visit Wolfson for this knockout Derby contest as the team held their final training session this evening under the direction of head coach Guy Tzarfati.

Tzarfati: “This match has a number of interesting factors associated with it. The first thing is that it’s an away match, the second it’s a Derby and the third it’s a knockout State Cup clash which are always difficult as we will have just one chance to advance to the next stage.”

Derby:
“Derby matches are always tough battles and our opponent is a quality one with national team players. We have a difficult match in front of us.”

Motivation:
“We don’t have to take about being motivated for a match like this and the players who have grown up through the Maccabi ranks know exactly what type of energy is needed when you get to play a Derby. We have to be cool, calm and collected while bringing our best effort to the pitch. I believe we will be able to do that and advance to the next stage.”

The Under-19 squad entered the State Cup competition last round against Maccabi Petah Tikva who took a 1:0 lead in the 61’ thanks to a penalty. Playing with only ten men, Maccabi was able to draw even five minutes later as Ido Shahar scored for the Yellow & Blue and eventually won via penalty shootout 4:1.

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Maccabi “Shachar” and Hapoel Beer Sheva draw 2:2

Guy Tzarfati’s squad went down by two goals but markers by Ido Shahar in the 80’ and Tal Yagudaev in the 90’ gave the Yellow & Blue a split of the points

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv hosted Hapoel Beer Sheva on Matchday 24 of the Israel Youth Premier League and entered the contest 4 points off the top of the table while the visitor’s found themselves in 4th place.

Starting XI: Or Itzhak, Michael Chilaka, Alon Shtrozberg, Amit Glezer (Tal Yagudaev 84’), Tomer Mahluf, Ido Shahar, Omri Ram (Gil Ben Shalosh 60’), Yoav Hofmayster (Nadav Nidam 46’), Eduardo Guerrero, Bar Cohen (Rave Assayag 69’) Eyal Hen (Mufleh Shalata 46’).

First Half
Maccabi’s first chance came in the 8’ but Ram’s header went out but 4 minutes later Beer Sheva found the back of the goal following a corner as Daniel Karadi gave the visitors a 1:0 lead.

In the 18’ Beer Sheva grabbed a 2:0 advantage when Nir Itzkovic scored via a header. Maccabi had a chance to cut the lead in the 29’ but Hen’s attempt was saved by the keeper.

Second Half
Tzarfati made 3 substitutions at the break to freshen up the attic and in the 52’ Chilaka’s header missed the target and 11 minutes later Gil Ben Shalosh’s opportunity came up short.

In the 66’ Shalata’s attempt missed and in the 73’ Ben Shalosh’s chance went out. Finally in the 80’ Maccabi pulled a goal back via a 20’ shot from Shahar that skipped into the goal, 2:1 Beer Sheva.

The Yellow & Blue pressed for the equalizer and in the 87’ Ben Shalosh’s chance was saved by the keeper. However in the 90’ Yagudaev pounced on a rebound and scored from 8 meters out to draw even and split the points.

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Youth Academy ID Card: Ron Partok

Behind every first team player there is an entire youth department. At Maccabi, the Youth Academy has a wide variety of coaches and staff members that make it a priority to give the best education and support to the players as they navigate their way to the top. Let’s get to know Ron Partok, the Under-9 South Coach

One of the goals of the Maccabi Tel Aviv Avi Cohen Youth Academy is to help the young players improve and advance to the first team. Behind the scenes are many coaches, assistants and staff that are there to provide the next education along the way. One of those people is Ron Partok, the Under-9 South Coach who tells us about his time to date in the world of football and the work he does at the Youth Academy.

Ron Partok (24) – Under-9 South
Ron Partok began at the Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy last season and was an Assistant Coach for a variety of teams. Currently he’s the Head Coach for the Under-9 south squad.

“I began to coach due to my love for sports and football and I’m very interested in the tactical and mental side of the game. My start in the area was a bit different than others because I wasn’t an active player at a youth department but I’m continuing to improve, develop and learn thanks to the Academy staff. My goal of to help the players to develop both on a personal and professional level.”

Arrival at Maccabi
“A few months ago I receive pd the chance to coach the Under-9 tea at the Maccabi Youth Academy and it’s a very challenging position. I’m able to implement the Academy philosophy while helping the players learn the Maccabi mentality.”

Connection to Maccabi
“As a Maccabi fan I’m very proud to wear the training uniform. It’s a great feeling and in that gives me motivation to keep working hard in order to reach both personal and team goals.”

Continuing education
“I am finishing a training course about athletes mentality. It’s a course that has given me a lot personally and one that will help advance my career.”

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Yellow & Blue Youth Academy Results – March 23, 2019

The Under-16 squad advanced to the State Cup Quarterfinals while the U15 side picked up a big win against Gadna Tel Aviv in league play

Beitar Jerusalem 0:3 Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv (U16)
The Under-16 team continued on their journey to the State Cup. The young Yellow & Blue defeated Beitar Jerusalem thanks to goals by Rom Gross, Aner Ashmandi and Dor Turgeman to advance to the quarterfinals.

Head Coach Eran Sassi summed up the win: “We played on a small pitch and it was difficult to control the ball the way we wanted to. Despite that we were able to have full control of the long balls that Beitar sent downfield and we knew how to push forward in the first half. Our fine team play was able to give us plenty of chances to score the second half began a bit differently and Beitar wanted to press more but our players did a good job handling the pressure and kept a clean sheet.”

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 8:1 Gadna Tel Aviv (U15)
The U15 squad hosted Gadna on Matchday 24 of league play and moved back into first place with a match in hand. Oral Bahia scored a brace while Oskar Gloch, Ido Mizrahi, Liad Ramot, Ido Nataf, Tai Abed and Bar Lin all found the back of the goal. Coach Ori David spoke about the win: “We played against a team that wanted to defend the entire match. We had many clear chances near the goal and we scored some nice goals.”

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Youth Academy ID Card: Asaf Heber

Behind every first team player there is an entire youth department. At Maccabi, the Youth Academy has a wide variety of coaches and staff members that make it a priority to give the best education and support to the players as they navigate their way to the top. Let’s get to know Asaf Heber, the Under-14 Coach

One of the goals of the Maccabi Tel Aviv Avi Cohen Youth Academy is to help the young players improve and advance to the first team. Behind the scenes are many coaches, assistants and staff that are there to provide the next education along the way. One of those people is Asaf Heber, the Under-14 Coach who tells us about his time to date in the world of football and the work he does at the Youth Academy.

Asaf Heber – Coach Under-14 North
Asaf has been working in the field of football for 11 years, 3 of which at the Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy. He is the head coach of the Under-14 North team that plays at the University branch of the academy.

“Football is my love and I did my coaching degree years before I actually began to coach. When my oldest son began playing at the Hapoel Petah Tikva Youth Department a friend of mine who was coaching asked if I could help out twice a week. From just aiding a friend I ended up becoming a full fledged coach.”

The Academy philosophy
“I arrived at the club when changes started to happen at the youth department so I can’t compare to other places I had worked for in the past. On a personal level I enjoy every minute and the philosophy is such that it translates exactly to the style of play that we work on during our training sessions. The technology helps everyone learn and improve before, during and after training sessions and matches. We can show the players various different pays that occurred during training or in a match from various angles and we can discuss if the decision that was made was the best possible one. Everything is done by questions and answers in order to help the players and support them when they have to make decisions during play in the future.”

Developing younger players
“It’s important to imbue in the young players the desire and hard work both on and off of the pitch. It’s like a long marathon so they can learn and continue to develop throughout the year. Unfortunately there is a limit to training hours and the youngsters rarely play football or any other sport in their free time. In order for them to be the best that they can be they must invest many more hours outside of regular training times.”

Improving as a coach
“What separates other youth departments in the country from what we are doing with Patrick van Leeuwen, the club’s Performance Director, it’s the philosophy that coaches need to continuously develop from presentations, lectures, discussions, visits to academies outside of Israel and working directly with the rest of the staff. I also read books and also watch videos of other training sessions.”

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Youth Academy Staff visit top European Clubs

The Maccabi Tel Aviv youth department staff is taking advantage of the international break by continuing their education at Ajax, Alkmaar and Paris Saint Germain

The Youth Academy is on break due to National Team matches. Some of the coaches are using the time to visit some of the top clubs in Europe including Ajax, Alkmaar and Paris Saint Germain.

The group that went to Holland included the Under-19 Coach Guy Tzarfati, his assistant Nissim Dvash along with U17 assistant coach Jeffrey Yishai and Academy Scout Ran Elias. The coaches visited Ajax Amsterdam where they were impressed by the training facilities and attended training sessions for both the First Team and the youth clubs as well as meeting Ajax Head Coach Erik ten Hag.

Following the trip to Ajax, the group also visited Alkmaar and saw the training facilities as well as First Team and youth club sessions.

At the same time, Under-15 Head Coach Ori David headed to Paris Saint Germain where he attended their league match against Marseille. David also saw their youth team train under the direction of coach Thiago Motta.

The goal of these continuing education visits is to increase connections with some of the Europe’s top clubs while also learning from them as well.

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Youth Academy players at the Elite Stage of the European Championships

The Under-19 and Under-17 squads departed to play on the Elite Stage of the European Championship. The Maccabi Youth Academy has 5 representatives with the U19 and 4 with the U17

The Israel Under-19 and Under-17 National Team will will be playing in the Elite Stage of European Championships with the goal to advance to the group stages. The U19 squad will face Switzerland, Poland and France while the U17 side will play the Czech Republic, Holland and Northern Ireland.

Schedule
20.3.19 – U19 v Switzerland
20.3.19 – U17 v Czech Republic
23.3.19 – U17 v Holland
23.3.19 – U19 v Poland
26.3.19 – U19 v France
26.3.19 – U17 v Northern Ireland

Maccabi players with the Israel U19 team: Daniel Peretz, Alon Shtrozberg, Tamir Glezer, Tomer Mahluf, Yoav Hofmayster.

Maccabi players with the Israel U17 team: Nehoray Bitton, Niv Berkovic, Or Roizman, Ben Mosayif.

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Yellow & Blue Youth Academy Results – March 9, 2019

The Avi Cohen Youth Academy had a full slate of action as the Under-19 side drew with Raanana, the U17’s scored 10 against Herzliya, the U16 squad defeated Netanya while the U15’s drew versus Beer Sheva

Hapoel Ra’anana 2:2 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv (U19)
The Under-19 squad drew with Raanana on Matchday 23 of the Israel Youth Premier League. The young Yellow & Blue took the lead on goals by Bar Cohen and Eduardo Guerrero but the host’s came back to split the points, Tamir Glezer was issued a red card in the 77’ after a second yellow card. For the full Match Report Click Here

Maccabi Herzliya 10-1 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv (U17)
The Under-17 squad visited Herzliya on Matchday 24 and came away with a big win. Goal scorers included Nehoray Bitton (3), Tal Torgman (4), George Abu Arav, Niv Berkovic, Shaked Navon. The victory increased the lead atop the table to 13 points.

Maccabi “Eli” Fuchs Tel Aviv 4:0 Maccabi Netanya (U16)
The Under-16 team defeated Netanya on Matchday 22 at Kiryat Shalom thanks to goals by Rotem Grama, Ener Oshmendi and Omri Halevi (2). The young Yellow & Blue are in second place, five points off the top of the table.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 0:0 Hapoel Beer Sheva (U15)
The Under-15 squad and Beer Sheva ended their contest goalless as each team picked up a point as Maccabi “Eldad” now have a 4 point lead atop the table. Head Coach Ori David: “Although we ended goalless we are content with the quality the club showed and we played good football as well as creating many chances close to the goal. Unfortunately this was the type of game where the ball just wouldn’t go in. I’m very proud of the players.”

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Youth Academy Women’s players to accompany Maccabi onto the pitch

This past Friday was International Women’s Day and this evening against Bnei Yehuda, the Club will continue to mark this day as female players from the Youth Academy will accompany the players to the pitch

In honor of International Women’s Day that took place this past Friday, the female players of the Youth Academy will accompany the players onto the pitch ahead of their contest against Bnei Yehuda.

This past year saw the Women’s Project at the Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy take place after the success of the Girls Team and the continued development of women’s football throughout the world.

The Club sees the development of women’s football of the utmost importance and over the next few months coaches will be looking to recruit girls aged 5-15 with the goal of creating teams at all age levels. The teams will be managed via the club’s football philosophy.

This Friday, March 15th an Open Day will take place at the PenguinPickUp Training Ground at Kiryat Shalom at 15:00. Those players who impress the professional staff will have the opportunity to join the Maccabi Tel Aviv Women’s Youth Academy.

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Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv and Hapoel Raanana draw 2:2

Cohen and Guerrero scored first half goals for Maccabi while Raanana found the equalizer in the second half. Tamir Glezer was issued a red card as the side’s split points

The Under-19 side visited Raanana on Matchday 23 and sat in 2nd place just two points off the table leaders Maccabi Petah Tikva while the host’s began the day in the 4th place with two wins in their last six matches.

Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, Ido Shahar, Amit Glezer, Alon Shtrozberg, Yoav Hofmayster, Tomer Mahluf, Tamir Glezer, Omri Ram, Eduardo Guerrero, Bar Cohen, Eyal Hen.

First Half
The Yellow & Blue controlled the pace of play and in the 12’ had their first opportunity when Guerrero and Ram teamed up for a pair of chances but missed the intended target. But Maccabi broke through in the 16’ when Cohen unleashed a shot that beat the Raanana keeper for a 1:0 lead.

Hen almost doubled the advantage a minute later but his shot went by the post, however, in the 30’ they would score their second of the contest from the penalty spot via Guerrero after a hand ball in the box, 2:0 Maccabi.

Raanana had their first opportunity in the 43’ but Asaf Hershko’s header went over the bar as Guy Tzarfati’s squad went into the break with a two goal lead.

Second Half
In the 50’ the host’s almost pulled a goal back but Asi Sela’s scorcher went over the bar and three minutes later Golan Beni came close as well but his attempt went by the post. Hen’s 60’ chance thanks to a Cohen through ball went over the goal and 11 minutes later Hershko’s opportunity for Raanana whizzed by the post.

But the host’s pulled a goal back in the 76’ when Roie Levi scored from inside the box, 2:1 in favor of Maccabi. However, Tamir Glezer was handed his second yellow card a minute later for a reckless tackle in the middle of the pitch leaving Tzarfati’s side with ten men.

Raanana drew even at 2:2 in the 78’ as Omer Mizrahi scored from inside the area. Maccabi had a chance to go ahead in the 90’ but Gil Ben Shalosh’s attempt was saved by the Raanana keeper as the sides split the points.

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