Maccabi “Oded” wins the Derby 2:1

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv recorded a comeback win in the Derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The victory keeps them perfect after 4 Matchdays. Asaf Hershko & Nadav Nidam were the goal scorers

The Under-17 side defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 2:1 on Matchday 4 of the Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al. The Yellow & Blue fell behind in the 2nd minute but made a quick comeback to take the lead by the 8th minute thanks to goals by Asaf Hershko and Nadav Nidam.

The match began as Maccabi gave up a quick goal in the 2nd minute however, Asaf Hershko found the back of goal just one minute later as he pounced on a ball in the middle of the box and beat the Reds keeper. Five minutes later the comeback was complete as Tal Yogadaev made his way down the left wing, sent the ball into the box to Nadav Nidam who slotted it home for the goal.

Both sides began to open the game up as Maccabi hit the post while a number of dangerous chances from Hapoel were cleared the the Yellow & Blue defense. Both clubs didn’t come up with many second half chances as Or Itzhak, the Maccabi keeper was able to take care of any threats from the Reds side as the hosts came away with the 2:1 win.

Head Coach Eliezer Ben Aharon commented about the match: “There are always a lot of emotions and a great atmosphere at Derby matches. The first half was much better than the second half. We gave up an early goal but were able to get back into the contest quickly and take the lead. This was thanks to the work we do in training like moving the back from side to side in an organized fashion and getting certain players involved.

I tried to make a number of substitutes in the second half to freshen up the game but the match just didn’t move on to a higher level. If we concentrated a bit more we could have scored more goals and perhaps even doubling our output. I’m going to take the win from this match and the players sacrifice and determination. You need to know how to win these types of games.”

Starting Lineup: Or Itzhak, Omer Itzhak, Roie Benbenisti, Dan Lugassi, Shachar Rosen, Asaf Hershko, Omri Ram, Nadav Nidam, Raava Assayag, Bar Cohen, Tal Yogadaev.

Substitutes used: Ido Shachar, Deal Ben Shalosh, Hadar Yosef, Guy Mizrachi, Rotem Yitzkar.

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Tzarfati: “This was an important away victory”

The Under-19 Head Coach summed up his side’s 1:0 win over Bnei Yehuda: “I believe that the victory will help us improve from match to match”

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv defeated Bnei Yehuda 1:0 in the Little Derby on Matchday 3 of the Israel Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al. The victory was the club’s first of the season and the Head Coach Guy Tzarfati spoke about the important win:

“It was a tough match against a difficult opponent. I’m happy about how the players jelled together and worked on the pitch. This was an important away victory that will help us along the way.”

Going forward:

“I know that our club can and needs to play better over longer periods of time during course of the match, to be more dominant and control the game. I believe that this will continue to improve from match to match.”

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Maccabi “Shachar” defeats Bnei Yehuda 1:0

The Club's U19 side picked up their first win of the campaign against Bnei Yehuda in the Little Derby on Matchday 3 of the Youth Premier League. Eylon Almog scored the winner of the Yellow & Blue

Prematch
Matchday 3 of the Youth Israel Premier League Ligat Ha’Al featured Maccabi Tel Aviv play away at Bnei Yehuda after the Yellow & Blue fell last week to Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion. Head Coach Guy Tzarfati’s Starting XI included Daniel Peretz in goal along with Alon Strosberg, Amit Glezer, Fadi Najar, Tomer Mahluf, Eden Kartsev, Captain Tomer Altman, Netanel Peretz, Or Dasa, Eyal Hen and Eylon Almog.

First Half
After 3 minutes of action the Yellow & Blue had the first chance of the match as Hen came down the left wing and crossed the ball to Almog, but his header missed the target. Abodalia’s dangerous free kick for the hosts in the ‘18 was saved by Peretz while 6 minutes later the aforementioned Abodalia took a Liel Bitton cross but headed the ball into the post.

In the ‘27 Maccabi took the lead thanks to Almog who took a deep ball from Altman and found the back of the goal from a tough angle for the 1:0 advantage. Four minutes later Altman tried his luck from 30 meters, but his scorcher was saved by Shachar Amsalem and in the ‘39 Bar Sidis was alone in the box but put the ball over the Maccabi goal.

Second Half
The first twenty minutes of the second half was played primarily in the midfield as both squads couldn’t muster up a dangerous chance on either side of the pitch. In the ‘65 Glezer cleared a ball in the box as Bnei Yehuda looked to equalize. Five minutes later Yarden Shoa took a deep pass and went in on a one on one situation against the Yellow & Blue keeper Daniel Peretz, but the Maccabi shot stopper was up to the task to make the stop and keep his clean sheet intact.

In the ‘78 Altman gave Netanel Peretz the ball in the box but his shot went over the bar while four minutes later Bnei Yehuda almost drew even but Sidis was stopped cold by the Maccabi defenders. Almog was free in the box in the ‘90 but his attempt was saved by the Bnei Yehuda keeper as the match ended in a 1:0 Yellow & Blue win.

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Youth Department Goals – September 16, 2017

Another Saturday of football at the Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Department produced a bunch of goals and we've got them all for you inside. WATCH

Youth Department Toast for the Jewish New Year

On Tuesday evening a New Year’s toast was held at Kiryat Shalom. Management, professional staff, coaches and guests came together to celebrate Rosh Hashana. CEO Ben Mansford wished everyone a Happy & successful New Year to all

Just ahead of the Rosh Hashana Jewish New Year Holiday the Youth Department held a toast at the Kiryat Shalom Training Facility. Coaches along with management, professional staff and guests came together to celebrate as CEO Ben Mansford wished everyone a happy and successful New Year to all.

During the course of the event, Manager of the Youth Department Guy Zukerman and Performance Director Patrick van Leeuwen recognized everyone’s efforts over the past year as they looked forward to continuing their good work into the new year. The Youth Department were honored by the presence of the Brickman and Tzemach families who were present at the Rosh Hashana toast.

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Yellow & Blue Youth Department Results September 16, 2017

The Under-17’s continued their positive momentum with a win over Beitar Jerusalem, the U19’s fell at Rishon Le'Zion while the Under-15 sides advanced in State Cup play

Hapoel “Yehuda” Rishon Le’Zion 2:1 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
The Under-19 squad came up short at Rishon Le’Zion on Matchday 2 of the Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al. Eyal Hen scored the lone goal for the young Yellow & Blue. For the full match report CLICK HERE

Beitar “Oren” Jerusalem 0:3 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv
The Under-17 side returned after a short break for Matchday 3 action. The young Yellow & Blue continued on there way as Tal Yegudayev, Rave Assayag and Asaf Hershqo all scored. Head Coach Eliezer Ben Aharon said following the win: “I’m very happy with the responsibility and will the players showed. We were smart enough to play with patience and aggressiveness for the majority of minutes in the match. We feel that the team is improving from match to match and that is very encouraging and exciting. All of the players are using the game methodology in a positive way and are continuing to show improvement. We will continue to improve from training session to training session and we’ll keep moving forward.”

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 5:0 Beitar Ramat Gan
The Under-15 South squad defeated Beitar Ramat Gan and moved on in State Cup play. Oskar Glok scored a brace as Elad Kaplan, Rom Gros and Rotem Garama all found the back of the goal. Coach Ori David summed up the contest: “We began the match with 20 minutes of serious blitzing football which allowed us to take a 4:0 lead. The match then slowed down which is something that we will have to find way to improve so we can play at a higher level throughout more minutes of the match. We were able to score one more goal which was a good way to seal the deal.”

Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv 3:0 Hapoel Herzliya
The North Under-15 squad also advanced in the State Cup competition as Aviv Peles, Rani Nof and Omri Senior all scored for the young Yellow & Blue. Asaf Heber spoke about the result following the contest: “The first half was a bit slow and we were sluggish and on the pitch. But the second half was another story as we were much more aggressive and applied pressure up front which helped out as the club was able to play fast and intensive football.”

Hapoel “Yehuda” Rishon Le’Zion 2:1 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv The Under-19 squad came ...

Maccabi “Shachar” falls to Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion 2:1

The Under-19 Club fell on Matchday 2 of the Youth Premier League Ligat Ha'Al at Hapoel Rishon Le'Zion. Eyal Hen was the Yellow & Blue goal scorer

Prematch
Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv visited Hapoel “Yehuda” Rishon Le’Zion on Matchday 2 of the Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al. The young Yellow & Blue came into the contest after a draw last week while the hosts fell in their first match of the season. Maccabi Head Coach Guy Tzarfati opened the contest with Eyal Hen, Netanel Peretz and Eylon Almog up front while Amit and Tamir Glazer anchored the defense as 6 players from 2000 were in the Starting XI.

First Half
Maccabi had the first chance of the contest in the 8th minute when Tomer Altman gave Eyal Hen the ball on the left wing who lifted it into the box, but Prince Thomas’s effort went over the goal.

In the ‘18, Rishon had an attempt off of a free kick that went into the area but the host’s opportunity went out. Two minutes later, the Yellow & Blue almost took the lead as Altman again crossed the ball that was cleared to Hen by the Rishon defenders, but his chance went off of a player and out. Almog had Maccabi’s next attempt but the Rishon keeper made the stop. Eden Kartsev almost found the back of the goal in the ‘24 but the keeper once again made the save on the line.

However, it would be the hosts who would take the lead in the ‘26 thanks to a free kick that mixed up the Yellow & Blue defense as Rishon found the back of the goal for a 1:0 lead. Four minutes later Almog sent a deep pass to Hen on the left side went to the middle and beat the host keeper to draw even at 1:1. Thomas tried to put Maccabi into the lead but his shot was saved by the alert keeper as the sides went into the break knotted up at 1:1.

Second Half
Hen found substitute Mufleh Shalata’s head who sent the ball to Almog but his ‘51 chance was blocked by the Rishon defenders.

Six minutes later Kartsev almost put his side up but the ball hit the post while in the ‘60 Daniel Peretz was in place to save a dangerous chance from 16 meters by the hosts. Both sides traded chances over the next ten minutes with Almog threatening the Rishon goal from in close via his feet and head.

In the ‘82 Kartsev had another wonderful chance from 35 meters but the Rishon keeper made the stop. With the contest winding down it would be hosts who would find the winner in the ‘85 to collect the three points and send the U19’s to their first loss of the season.

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Youth Department Action Saturday September 16, 2017

The Youth Department has a full slate of matches this Saturday as the U19’s head to Rishon Le'Zion, the Under-17 squad is in Jerusalem and the U15’s will look to advance in the State Cup

Hapoel “Yehuda” Rishon Le’Zion – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv, 11:00 Superland East 4
After drawing 1:1 last week against Beitar Jerusalem, the young Yellow & Blue visit Rishon Le’Zion with the goal of coming back home with 3 points. Rishon fell to Hapoel Kiryat Shemona in their first contest of the season.

Beitar “Oren” Jerusalem – Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv, 08:30 Bayit Vegan Upper Synthetic
The Under-17 squad gets back to action after a week off as they head to the capital for a tough away match against Beitar and will look to keep up the positive momentum as they enter the contest with 6 out of 6 points. The hosts enter the game with two losses.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Beitar Ramat Gan (Cup), 08:30 Kiryat Shalom Synthetic
The Under-15 South side will face Beitar Ramat Gan in the State Cup tournament this coming Saturday and will attempt to move into the next round.

Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Herzliya (Cup), 11:00 Kiryat Shalom Synthetic
The U15 North squad will also be in action as they host Hapoel Herzliya in Cup play as they will look to move on in the tournament as well.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv – Beitar Tubruk (Friendly), 09:00 Kiryat Shalom Main Pitch
With a week off in league action, the U-16’s will play a friendly as they host Beitar Tobruk at Kiryat Shalom.

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The Youth Department Welcomes 12 New Players

Another season has begun for the Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club Youth Department. There are a number of players who have joined the Under-14 to Under-17 teams and the club would like to wish them the best of luck as their campaigns are about to begin

The 2017/18 season is underway for the Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Department. There are 12 new players between the ages of 14 and 17 who have joined the club and are looking to advance and improve both as individuals and as part of their respective teams. The club would also like to wish them the best of luck for the season ahead.

The new players will receive all of the necessary tools to succeed through the various departments of the Academy including Sports Science, Medical and Physiological just like all of the other players. Topics such as education, nutrition and lifestyle will also be part of the youth department’s focus.

New Players who have joined the Youth Department include:

Under-14 North 2004
Daniel Matbayev

Under-14 South 2004
Ido Nataf
Gal Grodsky

Under-15 North 2003
Eitan Matzliach
Roie Shirion

Under-15 South 2003
Yonatan Ofer
Elad Kaplan
Maor Hen
Omer Kabilyo

Under-16 2002
Netanel Matbayev
Rotem Itzkar

Under-17 2001
Ive Ben Ami

The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Youth Academy is dedicated to football development which includes a strong commitment and a fighting spirit by all the players. The main goal of the youth department is to develop as many talented players as possible and to help turn them into professional footballers. It is also important to the club that the players excel in their studies and become upstanding citizens with solid values.

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Yellow & Blue Youth Department Results September 9, 2017

Two of the Youth Department Clubs were in action this Saturday as the U19’s drew 1:1 with Beitar Jerusalem on Matchday 1 and the U16’s beat Ironi Modiin 9:0

The Under-19 Club, Maccabi Shachar” Tel Aviv opened their season this Saturday as they drew 1:1 against Beitar Jerusalem while the Under-16 squad on Matchday 2 defeated Ironi Modiin 9:0.

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 1:1 Beitar “Oren” Jerusalem
The Israel Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al 2017/18 season opened for the Under-19’s as they met Beitar Jerusalem on Matchday 1. The match ended in a 1:1 draw as the young Yellow & Blue finished the match with 10-men. Eylon Almog was the Maccabi goal scorer. For the full match report CLICK HERE.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 9:0 Ironi Modiin
After a loss last week to open the season, the U16’s found the back of the goal early and often as Yali Lazar and Tal Trojman each scored a brace while Yishay Bozorgi, Maikel Mor and Ron Yossef all added markers. Assistant coach Leon Asraf summed up the win: “It’s important to score and to know how to get the best out of these types of matches.”

The Under-19 Club, Maccabi Shachar” Tel Aviv opened their season this Saturday ...