On 14 December, one of the matches of the Conference Football League took place. Maccabi (Tel Aviv) and Ghent (Belgium) met.
Conference League
Maccabi (Tel Aviv ) - Ghent (Belgium) - 3:1 (2:0)
Goals: G. Kanichovsky (9), E. Zahavi (24), E. Zahavi (61) - J. De Sart (50)
Warnings: I. Kandouss (2), Dan Biton (59), Torunariga (78).
Review of the match Maccabi vs Ghent:
Maccabi Tel Aviv emerged victorious in a thrilling UEFA Europa Conference League match against Ghent at the TSC Arena. With an impressive score of 2-0 at half-time and 3-1 in the final, Maccabi Tel Aviv showed their dominance on the pitch. At the start of the match, both teams showed their determination as they fought for an early lead. However, as early as the 9th minute, Maccabi Tel Aviv's G. Kanichowski turned the tide by scoring the first goal of the match. The crowd in the stadium erupted in cheers, setting the stage for an exciting match. As the first half progressed, Maccabi Tel Aviv continued to maintain control of the game. In the 24th minute, E. Zahavi struck again, giving his team a comfortable 2-0 lead before the break. At the start of the second half, Gent made two substitutions in an attempt to turn the game in their favour. A. Hülsager came on in place of M. Fofana, and I. Kandus was replaced by J. Torunarig. This tactical move allowed Gent to take to the pitch with fresh legs, showing their determination to get back into the game. Their efforts paid off in the 50th minute when J. De Sart scored, giving Gent a glimmer of hope.
However, Maccabi Tel Aviv quickly responded in the 61st minute when E. Zahavi scored his second goal of the evening, restoring a two goal advantage. Ghent then made two more substitutions, with J. de Sart making way for S. Coomes and P. Gerckens being replaced by Hong Hyun Seok. These personnel changes were to give the attacking game new energy and creativity. As the match approached the final stage, Ghent made their fifth and final substitution, releasing O. Gandelmann in place of H. Kuipers. This last roll of the dice showed the determination of the visitors to salvage anything from this game. Nevertheless, Maccabi Tel Aviv maintained their superiority at the end of the match. Although J. Torunariga received a yellow card in the 78th minute, it did little to change the even contest. In the final minutes of the match Maccabi Tel Aviv made three substitutions. In the 82nd minute G. Kanichowski replaced E. Golas, and in the 90th minute Milson replaced D. Turgeman. Finally, E. Zahavi replaced O. David, securing the title of the best player of the match. In general, the football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ghent was a confirmation of the exciting nature of the UEFA Europa Conference League. With an impressive half-time lead and a final score of 3-1, Maccabi Tel Aviv demonstrated their superiority on the pitch, leaving the Ghent team with something to think about before their next encounter.
Statistics of the match Maccabi - Ghent:
Maccabi | Ghent | |
---|---|---|
8 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
19 | Kicks | 9 |
6 | Blocked shots | 4 |
7 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
12 | Penalty kicks | 2 |
12 | Offences | 15 |
3 | Corners | 2 |
5 | Offsides | 0 |
47% | Ball possession | 53% |
1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 5 |
422 | Total assists | 477 |
329 | Accurate assists | 377 |
78% | Accuracy of passes | 79% |