Youth Department action, Saturday November 5, 2016

The Under-19 team is back in action after the International break and plays the last place club, plus the Under-16 & Under-15 squads are all in action this Saturday

Hapoel Ashkelon – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv, 11:00, Ashkelon Synthetic
After a two week break, the Maccabi Tel Aviv youth club is back from the International break and will face the bottom of the table team who haven’t yet recorded a point.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – International Break

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Dani” Ramat Gan, 10:00, Kiryat Shalom
Alon Brumer’s side will host Ramat Gan following last week’s big win over Rahat.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Sport Club Ironi “Alona Ashdod, 12:30, Kiryat Shalom
The young Yellow & Blue of Ori David will look to get back onto the winning track against Ashdod after last week’s draw.

Maccabi “Hadar” Herzliya – Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv, 12:30, Herzliya
Amir Sofer’s club will visit Herzliya with the goal of winning the match and moving one place ahead of hosts on the table.

Hapoel Ashkelon – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv, 11:00, Ashkelon Synthetic After a two ...

Yellow-and-Blue Saturday – Match Results October 29, 2016

The Under-17 side is still on break but the Under-16 and Under-15 clubs provided plenty of action. All of the Saturday Youth Department results are inside

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Break

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – Break

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 13:0 Hapoel Rahat

Alon Brumer’s club didn’t give Hapoel Rahat a warm welcome to Kiryat Shalom as the Under-16 side scored goals aplenty in a 13:0 win. Next week the young Yellow & Blue will face Hapoel Ramat Gan as they will look to continue their winning streak.

Hapoel “Rami” Tel Aviv 1:1 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv

The Under-15 team visited Wolfson for a Derby against Hapoel as Ori David’s outfit scored an early goal via Stav Nachmani, however, a late goal by the hosts meant the sides would split the points.

Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv 3:1 Hapoel “Nir” Haifa

Following a moving ceremony in memory of Ilan Sviatkovsky z”l, the Yellow & Blue defeated Hapoel Haifa thanks to goals by Yaheli Lazar, Shai Blachson and Tomer Yakubi.

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Break

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – Break

Maccabi “Eli ...

Youth Department children honor the memory of Oz Tzemach z”l

Children from Maccabi "Oz" which is named after Oz Tzemach z"l who fell in the 2006 Second Lebanon War attended a ceremony in his memory with coach Eliran Mizrachi

This past Thursday marked ten years since the passing of Oz Tzemach z”l who at 20 years of age fell in the Second Lebanon War. The Maccabi Tel Aviv Under-12 side is named after Oz as he was major Maccabi supporter.

The players along with coach Eliran Mizrachi attended a ceremony on the tenth anniversary of Oz’s passing. Mizrachi spoke about his feelings and those of the children: “When I explained to the children who Oz Tzemach z”l was and that this was the tenth anniversary of his passing they immediately understood the importance of the event and all wanted to attend.”

About Oz’s courage in battle:

“Oz’s story is really exceptional as he put his life in danger when he went into battle under heavy fire to try and save the lives of other soldiers and friends despite the order to retreat. It was truly heroic. The family has been able to share this story as it’s inspiring and admirable reflecting real strength and determination. The children were privileged to take part in this activity which showed the real values of friendship, bravery and heroism.

It was truly a moving ceremony and one that we were all happy to take part in: the players, parents and myself put aside a few moments to honor the family at this exceptional evening.”

This past Thursday marked ten years since the passing of Oz Tzemach ...

In Memory: Under-15 North Club named after Ilan Sviatkovsky z”l

At a moving ceremony prior to the young Yellow & Blue match, the club was officially named after the soldier who fell in Gaza. The father, brother and friends were all present at the special event

The Under-15 North side of Amir Sofer faced Hapoel Haifa on Matchday Five in league action. Prior to the opening whistle, the Club was officially named Maccabi “Ilan” in memory of the late St.-Sgt. Ilan Sviatkovsky z”l who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip at the age of 21.

Ilan was a huge Maccabi fan who attended almost every match at Bloomfield Stadium. This morning, with his family present the Club honored his memory, naming the Under-15 team after him. Ilan’s father Peter and brother Eric along with his friends participated in a moving ceremony to honor his memory.

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC would like to acknowledge the Sviatkovsky family and note that we are proud to be able to honor the memory of Ilan z”l.

The Under-15 North side of Amir Sofer faced Hapoel Haifa on Matchday ...

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Israel U19 wins 5-0; Altman & Najar score, Almog with 2 assists

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv players took center stage in the Israel Under-19 National Team’s 5:0 win over Lichtenstein for their second tournament victory as Alon Hazan’s side attempts to qualify for the European Championships

Following a 3:2 win over Andorra in the first match of the European Championship qualifying competition, the Israel Under-19 squad defeated Lichtenstein 5:0 as three Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv players featured in Head Coach Alon Hazan’s Starting XI. Tomer Altman, Eylon Almog and Fadi Najar along with loaned keeper Haviv Ohayon opened the match for the young Blue & White team while Bar Galili was available on the bench.

Anas Mahmid of Hapoel Tel Aviv began the goal barrage scoring with the help of an assist by Najar who sent the striker a perfect cross. In the 28th minute Eylon Almog, one of the usual goal scorers turned playmaker allowing Tomer Altman the chance to head the ball into the goal for a 2:0 lead.

Almog again helped Israel on its third goal as his left side dribble led to Mahmid’s second goal of the match. After the club’s 4th goal, Najar scored one of his own in the 73rd minute giving the Under-19’s a solid 5:0 win.

With the two victories, the Blue & White advanced to the Elite Stage which will take place in the spring of 2017. On Sunday, Israel will face Scotland in the final game of the tournament.

Following a 3:2 win over Andorra in the first match of the ...

Four Maccabi representatives with the Israel Under-19 National Team

Alon Hazan’s side defeated Andorra 3:2 at the Under-19 European Championship qualification tournament. Three Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv reps are part of the squad as well as keeper Haviv Ohayon

The Israel Under-19 National Team is currently at a European Championship qualification tournament in Andorra. Three players from the Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv squad are part of the Blue & White including Captain Tomer Altman, Eylon Almog and Bar Galili. Haviv Ohayon who is on loan at Watford is also part of the team and is the team’s first choice keeper.

On Tuesday, the National Team recorded a 3:2 win over Andorra. All of the Maccabi players took part in the match and on Thursday they will face Lichtenstein while on Monday they will take on Scotland.

The Israel Under-19 National Team is currently at a European Championship qualification ...

Maccabi defeats Alkmaar 2:1, Golasa scores late winner

Maccabi Tel Aviv visited AZ Alkmaar on Matchday Three of the Europa League Group Stages at the AFAS Stadium where the Yellow & Blue picked up their first points of the competition

Oscar Scarione found the back of the Alkmaar goal in the first half while Eyal Golasa’s late match scorcher sealed the victory helping Maccabi Tel Aviv to its first Europa League Group Stage points. Robert Muhren drew AZ even in the 72nd minute but Golasa’s 82nd minute strike decided the contest.

Prematch
Head Coach Shota Arveladze’s Starting XI included Serbian keeper Predrag Rajikovic in goal with a back four of Eli Dasa, Eitan Tibi, Tal Ben Haim and Omri Ben Harush in front of him. Captain Gal Alberman was the defensive midfielder with Haris Medunjanin and Eyal Golasa beside him. Oscar Scarione, Tal Ben Chaim and Iceland striker Vidar Kjartansson played up front.

Second choice keeper Daniel Lifshitz along with Dor Micha, Egor Filipenka, Nosa Igiebor, Yossi Benayoun, Barak Itzhaki and Yuval Shpungin were all available on the bench.

First Half
With the match getting underway in Holland, the hosts looked to be on the board first as Derrick Luckassen hit the bar off of Illias Bel Hassani corner in the 4th minute while Scarione’s shot one minute later was blocked by the AZ defense. Rajikovic was called upon ten minutes later to make a fist save off of Bel Hassani hard effort to keep the match goalless early on.

However, it wasn’t goalless for much longer as Oscar Scarione found the back of the goal in the 24th minute to give Maccabi a 1:0 lead. Medunjanin sent the Argentinian a deep ball and he half volleyed it behind the Alkmaar keeper for the one goal advantage.

Ben Harush was issued a yellow card in the 35th minute as the score held up as is for the balance of the half with Maccabi taking a 1:0 lead into the break.

Second half
With Maccabi looking to double the score, it was AZ with the second half’s first chance as Bel Hassani’s 52nd minute effort was blocked. Just minutes after both Medunjanin and Tibi’s shots were also blocked, Ben Chaim’s ensuing corner kick came right to Kjartansson in the middle of the box but the Icelander’s scorcher was brilliantly saved by Sergio Rochet to keep the ball out of the goal.

Medunjanin picked up a 67th minute yellow card while Coach Arveladze made his first substitution of the match in the 69th minute introducing Dor Micha in favor of Ben Chaim. However, the changes didn’t stop AZ from drawing even in the 72nd minute when Bel Hassani’s pinpoint cross found Robert Muhren who headed home the ball to pull the hosts into a 1:1 tie.

With Maccabi looking for a bit more offense and a chance to find a winner, Arveladze made his second sub bringing in Nosa Igiebor for Alberman in the 79th minute. And some offense he would find via Golasa in the 82nd minute.

The midfielder laced a long range screamer into the top corner of the Alkmaar goal to take a 2:1 lead late in the game. Two minutes later the Head Coach made his last move introducing Egor Filipenka for the first half goal scorer Scarione.

Bel Hassani would have a couple of more opportunities for Alkmaar but it was not enough for the hosts as Maccabi Tel Aviv came away with the valuable 2:1 win and their first Europa League Group Stage points thanks in part to goals by Oscar Scarione and Eyal Golasa.

Oscar Scarione found the back of the Alkmaar goal in the first ...

Yellow-and-Blue Saturday – Match Results October 15, 2016

Derby victory, Under-17 win and disappointment for the Under-16 squad. All the Youth Department action and more inside

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 2:0 Hapoel “Nisanov” Tel Aviv

A big Derby win for Guy Tzarfati, his first as Head Coach of the Under-19 team in the Youth Ligat Ha’Al. Or Dasa assisted on Amit Shapira’s 15th minute goal while Eylon Almog doubled the score in the 75th minute as he blasted home Maccabi’s second goal of the match for the 2:0 win over Hapoel.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv 2:0 Maccabi “Yoel” Haifa

A fantastic victory by Eliezer Ben Aharon’s side gave Maccabi “Oded” 3 points over their counterparts from the Carmel. Amit Mordciov gave the young Yellow & Blue the second half lead while Gil Rahimi added the insurance marker later on in the second half.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 1:2 Maccabi “Goldschenfeld” Haifa

Alon Brumer’s squad fell to Haifa at Kiryat Shalom as the visitors scored two first half goals while Tal Yugudaev’s goal was only able to cut the lead in half.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 4:1 Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion

Or Roizman, Nehori Bitton, Stav Nachmani and Amit Havruni all scored for Ori David’s club as the Yellow & Blue defeated the wine city side at Kiryat Shalom.

Maccabi Barkai 1:6 Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv

Amir Sofer and his side travelled to Kibbitz Barkai where they recorded a big victory on goals by Yehali Lazar (hat-trick), Niv Berkovic and Yishai Bozorgi to go along with an own goal by Maccabi Barkai.

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 2:0 Hapoel “Nisanov” Tel Aviv

A big Derby ...

Altman: “We’d be thrilled to see a huge crowd at the Derby”

The Under-19 Captain looked ahead to Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv’s Derby tomorrow (15:45, Ramle Stadium) when they host the Reds and also spoke about the side’s recent results

Tomer Altman discussed Saturday’s Under-19 Derby at Ramle Stadium, 15:45 when the Yellow & Blue host Hapoel Tel Aviv. The Captain also reflected on the team’s recent results, the learning curve and the changes that the Club’s Performance Director has instituted:

“Patrick Van Leeuwen has brought in a new and different mentality and it’s been taking us some time to acclimate to the changes as you can see from our recent results. But I believe that this Saturday everyone will see an improvement as the players are beginning to really understand the nuances and demands.”

Learning curve:

“Mistakes are definitely part of the game and there has to be room to allow for that. The staff is beginning to demand more from us and we have to adjust because the learning period is coming to a close and we have to start getting some good results.”

Importance of the Derby:

“All of the guys are definitely in the loop that there is a Derby and I’ll say some extra words about its importance. I’ll also remind them how badly we all felt after last year’s Derby losses.”

Encouraging the fans to come out for the Derby:

“We’d be thrilled to see a huge crowd come out to Ramle for the Derby and it will give us an extra push. We all want to experience the same atmosphere as the First Team does when they play against Hapoel Tel Aviv.”

Tomer Altman discussed Saturday’s Under-19 Derby at Ramle Stadium, 15:45 when the ...