“It is never easy against Sachnin, we are coming to do the best we possibly can, prepare for this game in a bid to collect three points” Hozez said ahead of the game. “Obviously we would like to narrow the gap but this is a long marathon and we need to focus on ourselves to ensure that we collect as many points as possible”.

On his recent run of good form, the 24-year-old winger, added: “This was my target, to reach a situation where I am playing and influencing our game. I am just delighted that with faith and perseverance ultimately one can see results”.