"A turnaround in the extension: Maccabi Haifa defeated Sheriff and advanced to the next stage"

Two minutes into the second half of extra time, Arik Shoranov, the Jewish forward who came from Nürnberg in the German second division, scored. The significant victory ensures Maccabi Haifa's advancement to the group stage in one of the three European competitions, where each stage they pass guarantees them participation in a more prestigious tournament.

Maccabi Haifa's opponent in the next stage: Sloven Bratislava

As reported, Maccabi Haifa's opponent in the next stage is Slovan Bratislava, the team with the highest number of championships in Slovakia. The team's coach is Vladimir Weiss, and his son serves as the team's captain.

In the team, there is even the goalkeeper who was in the goal of Belgrade Red Star when Maccabi Haifa eliminated them on the way to the Champions League last year. Their stadium holds 22,500 seats.

Following Maccabi Haifa's request, Israel Railways announced that after the game, the Haifa Hof HaCarmel train station, located near the stadium, will be reinforced with station managers, conductors, ticket inspectors, and security personnel to provide assistance and guidance.

At the end of the game, train services from Haifa Hof HaCarmel station will be enhanced, and a dedicated train will depart from the station to the center of the country later than usual.

Dego: 30,000 greens will push us, but they won't score a goal

Last night, the team's coach, Messay Dego, spoke at the press conference about the 30,000 fans who accompanied the team in the game: "I can say that every fan is very critical; they are our 12th player. Every game in Maccabi Haifa is like a final in every respect.

"There will be an amazing crowd of 30,000 greens pushing us, and Sheriff will feel it from the first moment. We need to remember that they don't score the goal, and I also told that to the players; the responsibility is on them."