Dor Peretz came into last night’s match after having spent the International break with the Israel National Under-21 Team excited to get back to playing for Maccabi. The midfielder came on as a second half substitution that helped turned the tide of the match giving the Yellow-and-Blue a 3:0 victory over Hapoel Raanana at Bloomfield Stadium:
“You can say it was a good substitution. Did I help change up the game? I’m not sure, but I feel that the game swung in our favor when I came in and I’m happy to have been able to help.”
Having the chance to play:
“I’m always ready to play. Be it from the bench, from the stands where I’ll wait for the opportunity and of course when I do start I of course enjoy it very much and I appreciate it.”
About Beer Sheva:
“They have to worry about themselves and do their own work but right now the pressure is on them because we did what we had to. I hope the results will go on our favor. Every team will lose points along the way throughout the season, but right now it’s even more critical because it’s the money time of the campaign. We will continue to focus on ourselves and if we do what we need to everything will turn out well.
The club is getting into good shape:
“Yes, it feels that way and it’s great that we are all getting into shape during the money time of the season. It’s great for us and I hope that the results will be favorable for us but there are still plenty of matches and points available. The games right now may not decide the title but they are very important.”
On the short bench due to injuries:
“The players today made the difference in the match even-though we had a short bench. I’m sure that next week many will be back and healthy.”
