Aaron Schoenfeld scored his first goal in a Maccabi Tel Aviv jersey to help the Yellow & Blue to a 2:1 Israel State Cup Semifinal victory against Beitar Jerusalem. The American born striker spoke about getting the start, fighting for the league title, his first goal and the win itself:
“It’s a good day to be a player for the Club, it was a hard game but we’re excited for the finals. I feel good and it was a little hot today so I had a little bit of calf cramping, but I feel good physically.”
First goal for Maccabi:
“It was great to get the monkey off of my back and it’s always good to get the first goal for a new Club because there’s always a lot of anticipation, but I’m glad that’s off of my chest.”
Ready to go:
“When I’m called upon I’ll be ready. I just want to help the team win.”
Getting the start in place of Vidar Kjaratansson:
“He’s a great player. Today I found out. It’s normal. There’s a lot of games and if my name is called I’m ready and if not it’s ok. I feel I can help off of the bench if I have to come off of the bench. When I first came he had a ton of goals including a hat trick. I don’t think I jinxed him.”
Fighting for the league championship:
“Obviously it’s not in our control in the league and the pressure is now on Beer Sheva and not on us. We still have hope and we still hope that we can win the league. I’m looking forward to the final.”
