Dor  Micha, who score the lone goal for Maccabi Tel Aviv in a 1:1 Derby draw against Hapoel spoke about the match that was, how the team has played recently, the battle with Beer Sheva and defending the league title:

“No, we’re not angry, that’s how they chose to play and we have to look at ourselves and why we didn’t find a way to win the game. We think they tried to waste time but at the end of the day we had to win this match as we were the better team.”

Comparing and contrasting the last few matches:

“At Teddy we didn’t play that well. Today was very tough. Hapoel had 10 players 16 meters out from the goal and we’ve played teams that have played a bunker before but nothing like this. Against Rishon we played well and had chances also.”

The effect of giving up an early goal:

“They stole a goal at the beginning of the match and if they hadn’t the game may have played out differently. What can you do.”

The battle with Beer Sheva:

“We still have to look at ourselves, as there are two more matches against Beer Sheva and the playoffs. There are plenty of games left between now and the end of the season and if we play the way we know we can play and not give it any points, then everything will turn out ok. The championship is still well within our reach. They are having a terrific year, but I don’t think we really need to concentrate on them.”

Defending the league championship:

“It would really be disappointing but losing the title is a long way off, I have to make sure that I’m focused and ready for the rest of the year and I really believe that we can do this and still win the championship.”