Maccabi returned to Winner League play in a big way defeating Bnei Yehuda 4:0 on Matchday 12. The Yellow-and-Blue enjoyed a flawless team match with Shlomi Azulay scoring his first goal for the club while also picking up a pair of assists on Eran Zahavi goals. The midfielder spoke about his performance, the hard work he is putting in during practice and his relationship with Zahavi:
“I’ve waited for a match like this for a long time. I’m happy that I was able to prove myself worthy today for the club and the terrific fans.”
On the style of game Bnei Yehuda played today:
“They were able to stuff up the midfield in the first half but in the second we were finally able to score and that ended opening up the match. My performance today will give me confidence but most importantly for me is to continue being modest and to work hard at practice. To run a lot and give everything I’ve got for the club is a lot more important that how many goals I will score. When I arrived at Maccabi I knew that there would be a lot of competition. I didn’t walk into Beitar as a star. I worked hard and I got a chance. It’s the same way at Maccabi.”
On his father ZT”L
“The goals and assists are always dedicated in memory of my father. Everything I have done in my career is dedicated to him.”
Moving back into first place on the table:
“We’re in good shape on the table. We don’t look at the other clubs and we are striving to be the best we can be. We had enough time to prepare and rest up for this match after the Champions League match and you all saw that today.”
Playing together with Eran Zahavi:
“I’m very happy with my relationship with Eran. We talk a lot on and off of the pitch and I’m learning a tremendous amount from him.”
