Youth Department Action Saturday
While Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Under-19’s and Under-17’s teams have started their 2015/16 campaigns, the two Under-15 sides will begin their respective seasons this week.
Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Maccabi “Shlomi” Netanya (Ramle Stadium, 12:00)
After their fantastic match against Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League Youth League, the Yellow-and-Blue youngsters are on a mission to start a new winning streak in the domestic league. Ziv Arie’s club has a win and a loss so far this season and clearly wants to keep up their fine play after drawing against Kyiv. The visitors from Netanya are coming into the match with one point in two games as they lost to Beer Sheva and drew against Beitar Jerusalem.
Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – Maccabi “Kalfo” Petach Tikva (Kiryat Shalom Training Facility, 08:30)
The Under-17 side returns to action after the postponement of their match against Julis as Ori Uzan and his charges will take on a Petach Tikva side that are just one place behind them on the table. Maccabi “Oded” will try to continue their string of victories against the Petach Tikva young pioneers.
Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Yashin” Tel Aviv (Wolfson Training Facility, 12:30)
An Under-16 Derby for coach Eliezer Ben Aharon is on tap this week after defeating Beitar Jerusalem last Matchday 9:1 Both teams currently have the same amount of points, however the Yellow-and-Blue have a better goal differential.
Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Sektzia Nes Tziona (Nes Tziona Training Facility, 08:30)
On Matchday One the Central District Under-15 team will play at Nes Tziona. Erez Belfer and Ran Elias’s side will look to begin the year on the right foot on the road.
Maccabi Tel Aviv “Team 2” – Maccabi “Max” Haifa (Ketzef Training Facility, Lower Pitch, 10:00)
The Sharon District Team 2 Under-15 side will also be in action away at perhaps the toughest team in the league, Maccabi Haifa as they’ll look to open up the year on a positive note.
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“I’m happy as to how we looked, we came to play”
The Maccabi "Shachar" Tel Aviv Under-19 team and its coach took a historical point in a 1:1 draw with Dynamo Kyiv. The goal scorer, Kanichowsky: "We wanted to win and we gave our maximum"Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv added a new page to the youth team’s history book after drawing 1:1 against Dynamo Kyiv and collected its first point in the Champions League Youth League.
The coach, Ziv Arie summed up the match saying:
“I wanted to take a point against Chelsea, but it was just not realistic. But here we did take a point. All of the other teams in this competition are better than us, maybe not on a personal level or in training, but their speed and their physical play. In every match we play we want to take a least a point. We want to look good and be able to stand toe-to-
toe at the highest levels and make sure we perform on the pitch. It’s tough as there are really some great teams here, the top of the top. Usually I’m not thrilled with a draw, but I’m happy as to how we looked.”
On the players performance:
“We changed our system up a bit and we also wanted to do so on Saturday against Sakhnin but it just didn’t work. Gabriel Kanichowsky is a player born in 1997 and he has to do a bit more. He’s one of the older guys on the team and he’s taken that responsibility upon himself.”
On participating in the competition:
“It’s a rare opportunity, and each game here is equal to eight regular league matches. Especially in its intensity, I’m enjoying it. At the Chelsea match I told the players that instead of being with their families (on Rosh HaShana) they travelled to play a game, yesterday instead of sleeping in the Sukkah they trained and prepared for the match. There’s a lot of games and it’s a dream.”
The first ever goal scorer for Maccabi “Shachar” in the Champions League Youth
League was Gabriel Kanichowsky, and he said following the match:
“It’s an experience and a lot of fun for the team, we wanted to win and we gave our maximum and as we continue on we want to pick up more points in the other matches. Of course I’m happy I scored but it makes absolutely no difference if it was me or one of my teammates. The main thing is that the ball went into the goal. The heat affected both teams, and our opponent came from a country with a colder climate. There’s no question that this competition is the best thing that could have happened to us and also for football in Israel in general. What will be against Porto? It’ll be difficult, but I hope we will also collect points in Portugal.”
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Maccabi Under-19’s draw with Kyiv 1-1
The Maccabi Under-19 youth team played valiantly against their Kyiv counterparts under a sunny sky and hot temperatures at the Ramat HaSharon stadium as Ziv Arie’s side collected their first point on Matchday Two.
Both clubs began the match tentatively trading opportunities, but it would be Dynamo Kyiv who would strike the first blow as Bogdan Mykhaylichenko would come in from the right side to score for the guests and take a 1:0 lead in the 21st minute. Maccabi would then add an opportunity of their own as Tomer Altman’s chance would be saved by the Ukrainian ‘keeper Vadym Soldatenko.
However, just one minute later the Yellow-and-Blue would be rewarded as Gavriel Kanichowsky would score to even the match up on a terrific pass from Eylon Almog to give the close to 1000 fans a chance to cheer the future stars on. Mykhaylichenko almost gave Kyiv the lead except his shot hit off the cross bar and Kanichowsky would have an opportunity for Maccabi to go ahead to no avail as the sides headed into halftime all knotted up at 1:1.
The second half saw Maccabi “Shachar” dominate the play but chances by Almog, Or Dasa, Amit Shapira and Bar Galili couldn’t break the deadlock as the match ended in a 1:1 draw.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Starting Lineup: Haviv Ohayon, Maxim Grechkin, Idan Yogev (Amit Rosenboim 45′), Bar Galili, Ran Vaturi, Dan Glazer, Shai Golan, Tomer Altman (Amit Shapira 67′), Gavriel Kanichowsky, Or Dasa, Eylon Almog (Dor Galili 74′)
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Arie- “It’s important that there’s a good football atmosphere”
Just before a day of Champions League football for Maccabi Tel Aviv, the coach of Maccabi "Shachar" Tel Aviv, Ziv Arie spoke about his team's match against Dynamo Kyiv.A day of Champions League football begins tomorrow as Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Dynamo Kyiv on Matchday Two of the Champions League Group Stages. Prior to the main event at Sammy Ofer Stadium, the Maccabi youth side will play its Dynamo Kyiv counterpart at Grundman Stadium in Ramat HaSharon at 13:00.
After the loss against Chelsea in England, the Yellow-and-Blue will attempt to pick up their first points tomorrow. Head Coach Ziv Arie spoke to the official website about how the players are feeling about playing in the illustrious competition, the match against Dynamo Kyiv and the importance of the supporters at the match:
“I believe that there is a lot of excitement amongst the players, but we are trying to keep a low profile. Every match in a European competition is an amazing experience for us and we are trying to be as professional as possible and separate ourselves from all of the excitement that comes with it.”
On the desire to pick up points tomorrow:
“As crazy as it may sound so we believed that we could defeat Chelsea. It’s important for us to look good, play attractive football and compete as these levels against these types of teams and to take some points. Dynamo Kyiv’s youth side might not be at the level of Chelsea’s but they are still at a higher level than what we would normally face.”
On the importance of the supporters tomorrow:
“We purposely picked a small stadium so that the fans can be a part of the action. It’s important that there’s a good football atmosphere with a lot of supporters in general and especially ours.”
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Grechkin: “We need that extra push”
Maxim Grechkin, Maccabi “Shachar”’s left back spoke to the official website about the important match against the Ukrainian sideMaccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will make history on Tuesday as they will host Dynamo Kyiv in their first home game of the UEFA Champions League Youth Tournament on Matchday Two. The match will take place at Grundman Stadium in Ramat HaSharon at 13:00 and admission is free.
Maxim Grechkin, Maccabi “Shachar”’s left back spoke to the official website about his teammate’s feelings prior to the important match against the Ukrainian side and how important a packed Grundman Stadium would be for the club:
“There’s a lot of excitement as this is the biggest European tournament for youth players and it’s a huge opportunity for us to be part of it. We have a couple of days to prepare for the match and we’re trying to put a great effort into the training sessions in order to do the best that we can. Our last opponent was the European Champions. We did some scouting and we have a file on the Kyiv youth side so we know what each player’s strengths and weaknesses are.”
On the importance of the supporters on Tuesday:
“The fans are 50% of the game. You can be a good team and you can play well but we also need the support to back us up. Just like at Sammy Ofer where there will be over 30,000 fans we would be happy to see 2,000 at our home match. We need that extra push and it’s always fun to have the crowd behind us. We will be 150% ready for this game even though we lost to Sakhnin which was a tough match. There’s a difference between the two competitions and we are going into the game to take three points.”
On his personal goals this season as an older player:
“For me this is a challenge as this is a new group of players. We had an extended training camp and I’m sure with the other two older players we can develop into a strong team that you’ll be able to see on the pitch.”
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Bnei Sakhnin defeats Maccabi Shachar Tel Aviv 1:0
Ziv Arie's charges lost their first league match of the season as Khalaila's only opportunity of the game gave the home side the winMaccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv travelled up north to play Bnei Sakhnin on Matchday Two of the Ligat Ha’Al Youth League and came up short losing 1:0.
The opening of the match was fairly even as both sides had trouble mustering up many chances with the majority of the play taking place around midfield. Arie’s team tried to find a way through the stingy Sakhnin defense to no avail as the clubs headed into halftime tied 0:0.
The Yellow-and-Blue looked for a goal at the start of the second half but it was Ameer Khalaila who scored for Sakhnin capitalizing on a Maccabi mistake in the 60th minute. Tomer Altman and his teammates tried to find the equalizer but the Sakhnin ‘keeper Kamal Kanahna seemed to always be in the right place at the right time as the home side collected the three-points and the win.
Next week, Maccabi Netanya visits Maccabi Tel Aviv at the Ramle Stadium on Matchday Three of the Israel Youth League.
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Youth Department Action Saturday
Another Saturday of football for the Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Department awaits us this weekend. The Under-19 and Under-16 will play in their respective leagues while Maccabi "Oded" Tel Aviv's match was postponed to a later dateMaccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will also be preparing for a Champions League match against their Dynamo Kyiv counterparts. The full list of matches is below:
Bnei Sakhnin – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Doha Stadium / Saturday 26/9 at 11:00
After winning their first home match of the Ligat Winner Youth League, Ziv Arie’s team will attempt to win their second game in a row, away at a tough Bnei Sakhnin side. Iman Abu Yon’s club was promoted this season and won their first match away at Beitar Jerusalem in Bayit Vegan on a lone goal by Aiman Hamze in the 60th minute. Three days after the league match, the Under-19 Yellow-and-Blue will face Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League Youth League.
SC Julis – Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv
The Under-17 team’s match has been postponed to a later date due to the Eid Mubarak Holiday.
Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv – Beitar Jerusalem Shmuel – Kiryat Shalom Training Facility / Saturday 26/9 at 9:00
Eliezer Ben Aharon’s club opened its season last week away, defeating Hapoel Ramat Gan 5:2. The Under-16 team will host their counterparts from Beitar Jerusalem this Saturday who lost their match last Saturday 1:0 to Hapoel Tel Aviv at home in Bayit Vegan.
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Yellow-and-Blue Saturday – Youth Department Match Results
Three Maccabi Tel Aviv youth clubs played on Saturday and all won their respective matchesIt was a great Saturday for all three youth clubs that played on Saturday in their respective leagues. Ziv Arie’s Under-19 side opened up the season on the right foot at their home stadium in Ramle, Ori Uzan’s club also continued their winning ways and Eliezer Ben Aharon’s team started off their campaign with an away victory.
Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – SC Ashdod 1:0
The statistics say that it’s difficult for a team in Israel to play in both a European and domestic competition at the same time, but Ziv Arie’s side was able to put that to bed with an opening day win over Ashdod. Captain Dan Glazer scored the lone goal of the match, as his 54th minute strike was all that the club needed to secure the 3-points. Next Matchday Maccabi will travel to face Bnei Sakhnin.
Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Kiryat Shemona 4:1
Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s Under-17 side got off to a spectacular start scoring in the first minute of the match and adding two more goals by the end of the first half. The second frame saw Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv add an additional goal while Kiryat Shemona picked up a goal of their own before the final whistle. Netanel Peretz scored a brace as Prince Thomas and Deslin Belachio each scored a goal as well.
Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Ramat Gan 5:2
Eliezer Ben Aharon and Gadi Brumer’s team headed to play Hapoel Ramat Gan right by the field next to the Safari where their was no scoring in the first half but seven goals in the final 45 minutes. Sahar Sa’adon was the star of the show scoring four goals for the Yellow-and-Blue while Idan Tzioni added one of his own to help the Under-16 side Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv to the opening day victory.
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Starting off on the right foot
Maccabi "Shachar" Tel Aviv wins on Dan Glazer's 54th minute goalIt wasn’t easy, but Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv started off on the right foot defeating SC Ashdod 1:0 on the opening day of the Ligat Ha’Al Youth League with the help of Dan Glazer’s 54th minute goal. Next Matchday Maccabi will visit Bnei Sakhnin.
The first half began a bit sluggishly as one could see that both teams were just opening up the season showing some rust. Maccabi dominated the play for the first 45 minutes but couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities in front of the Ashdod goal. Near the end of the half, midfielder Or Dasa’s individual effort resulted in a strike from 20 meters out that the Ashdod ‘keeper deflected to the crossbar but Lazar Dragovic couldn’t convert the rebound as the half ended scoreless.
Under-19 coach Ziv Arie made a couple of substitutions to begin the second half as Ran Vaturi and Eylon Almog came in for Amit Rosenboim and Dragovic. The personnel changes almost paid immediate dividends as Maccabi’s attack became much more dangerous than in the first half and in the 54th minute the Yellow-and-Blue were rewarded for their efforts. Captain Dan Glazer gave Maccabi a 1:0 lead as his 20 meter shot found the back of the goal. As the half continued, Maccabi continued controlling the tempo but Almog and Amit Shapira’s chance couldn’t find the goal. Near the end of the match the players began to tire and lose concentration but we’re able to hold on for the win and the 3-points on Matchday One.
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Arie and Glazer discuss Matchday One win
The coach and captain summed up Maccabi "Shachar" Tel Aviv's Matchday One victory in the Ligat Ha'Al Youth League. Glazer: "Let us play, we love it"The Under-19 club opened up their Ligat Ha’Al Youth League season with a 1:0 win over SC Ashdod on a Dan Glazer goal. The coach Ziv Arie spoke about the win, returning from the Champions League and the change in weather:
“It’s always fun to win and pick up a clean sheet on Matchday One. I was concerned about the team’s ability to change gears from the Champions League and Chelsea, but they were able to focus on the task at hand, control the tempo and prevented Ashdod from getting opportunities. I was a bit disappointed about the final 20 minutes of the game and there is still plenty to work on.”
The substitutions that helped the club:
“The easiest thing to say is that we have new players that need time to mesh as a team and we won due to good luck. But I’d rather look at this as ability and practice. We will work hard and continue on. The journalists can always discuss what was a good sub and what wasn’t. Against Chelsea the subs perhaps hurt our chances. We have a deep squad, a good bench and another six players that weren’t even in the squad today but throughout the year everyone will help.”
On the weather changes:
“After facing Chelsea everyone was talking about the difference in the level of play but there is another big difference, the weather. We went from playing in 15 to 32 degrees and stifling heat and humidity. Of course the weather affects both clubs but it was tough to play the way we wanted to in these conditions.”
Goal scorer Dan Glazer talked about the opening day win, scoring the goal and also what it’s like training with the first team and play with the youth side:
“It’s terrific to win and especially to score a goal. We have to continue this way and this is just the beginning. Part of the thought process of playing with the youth team is to diversify my game and get more minutes along with scoring and I’m happy that exactly what happened here on Matchday One.”
About the match:
“We came back from the Chelsea game which was difficult and we worked really hard but there’s nothing better than being able to play on Wednesday and Saturday, let us play, we love it. We’re footballers and we love what we do.”
On his role of captain this season:
“I’m a bit older and it’s new for me, but there are some really good players here that pick up the game and how we play very quickly. We did some great things today and it’s important to continue this way.”
About practicing with the first team:
“Training with the first team is quite the experience. To practice with the best players in the country definitely helps me improve as everyone gives more than 100% and is especially helpful when I play on Saturday with the youth team.”
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