Vladimir Ivic, the Maccabi Tel Aviv Head Coach looked back at his squad’s 1:0 win over Beitar Jerusalem in the Toto Cup “European Club” match which helped them advance to the competition’s semifinals:
“The second half was better but we controlled the beginning of the game. Beitar didn’t create chances and I can be satisfied with the defense but we need to be able to create chances up front. Maybe we didn’t create many chances today, but we won the game and that is what was most important today.”
Players participating in their first game of the season:
“A lot of players today played for the first time today and I’m satisfied with their performance. After 2-3 months they played their first game and it’s not easy, they gave their best. We have to continuing working every day and try to fix somethings that need improvement. Now are target is to need to win our next game.”
About Maor Kandil signing:
“We spoke about Kandil last month and he signed a contract today. He will have to work hard and learn how we want him to play over the next few days. Slowly but surely he will be ready to play for us.”
