Ivic: Beitar will be tough

Maccabi Tel Aviv will play their third TASE Premier League match in the playoff phase on Monday, and after two victories at home, they will play in Jerusalem against Beitar in the 29th round of action. Maccabi have a 12-point lead at the top of the standings and eight matches remain. All Maccabi’s rivals have continued to falter in their effort to keep up with the pacesetters but coach Vladimir Ivic is not taking matters lightly and is preparing his players for a tough encounter.