Omer Atzily, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s midfielder spoke about his side’s 2:1 win over Pyunik from Armenia in the second leg of Third Round Qualifying at the Netanya Stadium:

“We didn’t begin the match well and we gave up a goal but we’re happy that we were able to comeback and take the pressure off of us. After the Hapoel Tel Aviv contest we will start preparing for the first leg of the Playoff Round.”

Showing character:
“We were panicking but we also weren’t expecting to give up an early goal where we had to comeback but we showed a tremendous amount of character and moved on.”

The matches against Pyunik:
“We showed that we were the better team across the two legged tie and we had plenty of chances. If we would have scored more goals, the results would have been better but there are many surprises in Europe of late and we’re content that we did what we needed to.”

About his play:
“I’m happy to play just like anyone as there isn’t any better feeling than getting onto the pitch. I believe that once I score a goal that will open the way for others, but all in all I feel good and have been playing well.”

The upcoming Derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv:
“A Derby is a Derby. I still haven’t even showered after playing this match, so I’ll do that, celebrate a bit and begin preparing for Hapoel tomorrow.”