Idan Nachmais opened his account for the 2024/25 season with a volley in the 31st minute against Ironi Tiberias at Bloomfield but the 27-year-old defender was in no mood for celebrations at the end of the draw against the newly promoted side. “We didn’t look good enough and didn’t bring what we wanted to bring” he said, “Every match is a lesson. I am sure the coach will analyze things and find where we can improve and be better.”

Nachmias, who dedicated the goal to his boyhood friend who fell in action last year, said: “Obviously I was happy to score, to help the team and dedicate the goal to a friend of mine Shai Termin RIP. I am glad I could give the family and close friends a little bit of joy and place a smile on their faces.”

As the match was played behind closed following the restrictions of the Home Front Command, Nachmias said on playing in front of an empty stadium: “The fans always give us a significant push, especially at Bloomfield, but there are no excuses. We must win every match especially at home. Every match is a lesson and we will learn from it for the future.”