32-year-old Ben Chaim, added: “It is an important victory” Ben Chaim said, “We played our part today and I think that we have met our expectations so far in the Conference League. From the start of the season there were background noises that this competition is not the Europa League but we as a club define it as a success so far”.
Matan Hozez related to the fact Maccabi secured qualification to at least the first knockout phase of the competition as he said: “This is what is required of a club like Maccabi, with the quality squad that we have and the investment of the club. We are obviously satisfied but at the same time know that this is what is expected of us”.
Hozez, who scored Maccabi’s third goal on the night, spoke about working under Barak Itzhaki: “There is a good atmosphere, the players are enjoying themselves, everyone is raising the tempo in training and give their best. We all want to play, the style has changed a little as there is more creativity”.
