“Superior Romanians”. The media in Israel saw another match, after Maccabi Petah Tikva

The media in Israel reacted unexpectedly after Maccabi Petah Tikva – CFR Cluj 0-1, giving the impression that they saw a completely different match.

CFR Cluj took an important chance to qualify for the Conference League play-off, after winning 1-0 against Maccabi Petah Tikva.

The Israeli newspapers write, after Maccabi Petah Tikva – CFR Cluj 0-1, that the representative of their country was superior to the Romanians

Match Maccabi Petah Tikva – CFR Cluj 0-1from the first leg of the 3rd preliminary round of the Conference League, was played in Sofia, at the “Gheorghi Asparuhov” Stadium, knowing that matches cannot be organized in Israel, due to the situation in the Gaza Strip. The only goal was scored by Muhar, in the 8th minute, with a simple restart from inside the small box.

“Even though it was rated with a second chance, Maccabi showed a good image. Had possession for most of the match and even came close to scoring a few times.

But the pressure applied was not enough and even if he looked good and was not inferior to the opponent, he could not equal,” wrote the Israeli journalists from PlayByPlay.

Israeli journalists write that Maccabi was superior, although they had only one chance in the whole match

The team coached by Dan Petrescu could open the scoring as early as the 4th minutewhen Bîrligea crossed from the corner, but the ball fell on the crossbar. After 20 minutes, Mogoș resumed with a header from about 11 meters, but the ball cleared the crossbar.

Those from Maccabi tried Sava’s goal with shots from a distance, and the only truly dangerous opportunity in the entire 90 minutes was Karo’s shot in the 35th minute, which Sava took out of the box.

“Maccabi showed excellent ability and were even superior to the Romanians in most of the match. He will seek to return the double in Romania, to continue his incredible European journey”, the publication said One.

If they qualify, CFR Cluj plays in the Conference League play-off with Pafos or CSKA 1948 Sofia

Dan Petrescu used Sava in this match – Mogoş, Boben, Kresic, Camora – Muhar (85 – Fică), Artean, Tachtsidis (76 – Keita) – Deac (88 – Michael), Bîrligea (85 – Postolachi) and Korenica.

The return match will be played on August 15, from 22:00, at the “Dr. Constantin Rădulescu” from Cluj-Napoca. If they qualify, Nelu Varga’s side will play the winner of CSKA 1948 Sofia and Paphos in the Conference League group play-off.

In the round, the Bulgarian team prevailed with a score of 2-1, the goals being scored by Ilievski (29) and Thalis (51, from the penalty), respectively, Tankovic (10). The second leg is played in Cyprus, in Limassol, on August 15, from 20:00 Romanian time.