There are three more Matchdays until the end of the second round of the WINNER League and the Yellow-and-Blue find themselves in second place following a 3:1 victory over the Diamond City side at The Moshava Stadium.

Avi Rikan started as a left defensive back and spoke about last night’s game, the position he played in the match, the league schedule and the gap between first and second place: “It was not an easy match. There were minutes where we let Netanya back into the game and score a goal. I’m glad that in the end our attacking qualities helped us to the win. We have players who can score a goal at any moment and during any offensive play. All in all it was a good game by the guys.”

The gap between Maccabi and Beer Sheva:

“A five point difference or anything else doesn’t really matter to us. We just have to take it week by week and do the best that we can in order to take points and end up in the right place at the right time. The schedule will soon change and we will have a chance to play before Beer Sheva does. We’re really not worrying about it right now and we are just taking it day by day.”

Playing as a defender:

“I’ve said many times that I’ll play wherever I’m asked to play. I am part of the team. If I’m needed as a defender, central defender or keeper I’ll do my best to help the team succeed. That’s the only thing that matters.”