{"id":190166,"date":"2026-09-08T12:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/?p=190166"},"modified":"2026-09-08T12:35:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:35:24","slug":"good-players-good-things-maccabi-tel-avivs-statement-win-over-beer-sheva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/en\/good-players-good-things-maccabi-tel-avivs-statement-win-over-beer-sheva\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Players, Good Things: Maccabi Tel Aviv\u2019s Statement Win Over Beer Sheva"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters had to have been thrilled as their team dismantled the reigning champions Hapoel Beer Sheva 4-1 at Turner Stadium<\/a><\/strong> to improve their record to 3-0 with a Derby looming next week. But it wasn\u2019t just that they won and won big against one of their rivals that was super exciting for the fans, players and staff alike, it was how well they played and how easily their two new signings were able to quickly integrate into the starting lineup. <\/p>\n

But it wasn\u2019t just the return of Gaby Kanichowsky and the addition of veteran wing back James Tavernier that was the key factors in this game, it was how well Helio Varela was able to go up and down the flanks and cut into the box like a hot knife through butter. It was also how center back Raz Shlomo was able to play arguably his best game for Maccabi as well as Ester Sokler who scored not one goal but two. <\/p>\n

Everything clicked for Kenny Miller\u2019s squad on this night which most definitely left a very good taste in the collective Maccabi mouths.
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Helio Varela – Photo credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div>
\nSure there was a bit of complacency near the end of the first half after Beer Sheva lost Eliel Peretz to a red card and the yellow-and-blue conceded a very unnecessary goal to Amir Ganah just ahead of the break. But, all in all, Miller had to have been very satisfied picking up his third victory over the southern reds in as many games going back to last season\u2019s Israel State Cup in May and then the Super Cup in July. <\/p>\n

With Maccabi not playing in Europe this coming season after being unceremoniously knocked out in the Playoff Round of the Conference League, there is a chance that Miller\u2019s crew will be able to cruise to the league championship which would give them a crack at Champions League qualification. <\/p>\n

But that is a long way off as just three matchdays have been completed and there are 33 more games to go in the season. However, it never hurts to see how one stacks up early on in the campaign with the best of the best that Israeli football gas to offer. Plus the points earned now are worth the same as the points that are earned later.
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James Tavernier – Photo credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div>
\nBefore looking way, way ahead in a season that will run through May, Miller and Maccabi can take plenty from this victory over Beer Sheva which first and foremost saw how easily Kanichowsky and Tavernier were able to integrate into the team. <\/p>\n

Of course, Gaby played with and against a number of the players on the pitch in the past with the yellow-and-blue as he returned from Hungary and Ferencvaros after just one season away from Israel and Maccabi. His impact was immediately felt with key passes galore and just his general know how as to where to be on the pitch at all times. His football IQ is one at the highest of levels and it was felt throughout the 90+ minutes of play. <\/p>\n

As for Tavernier, seeing him coast up and down the right side of the field was a thing of beauty. The Bradford, England native looked to have been a part of the squad for years and not just a mere days after making his signing official in the morning of the match itself. Despite getting a bit crossed up on Amir Ganah\u2019s goal due to what looked like miscommunication, Tavernier had a very strong debut and will be even better as time goes on after signing a one year deal with an option for a second year.
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Kenny Miller – Photo credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div>
\nAll in all, Miller was thrilled with what he was able to get from the pair, \u201cWe’ve been waiting a while to get the help that we needed. I’ve sat here in front of you guys many times and you keep telling me that we needed help and we needed a few signings which I told you they would come. <\/p>\n

\u201cI felt you saw Gabi perhaps not at his best, but really making an impact on the team early. James, he’s only trained with us for three or four days, but we made sure we’re prepared. We did the work the that needed to be done and they’re good players. When you put good players beside good players, things happen. The guys have made James and Gabi feel really welcome. We saw a really fantastic performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of Maccabi\u2019s new recruits in Ester Sokler who joined the club in the summer scored a brace which definitely took a huge weight off of his shoulders. One goal came via the spot after winning a penalty while the other was a fine finish off a team play.
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Ester Sokler – Photo credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div>
\nMiller couldn\u2019t have been happier for the striker, a position he knows all too well, \u201cDelighted for Esther. He got his goals and he’s worked so hard the last number of games without getting a reward. Here he got his reward, he got his penalty. <\/p>\n

\u201cI think it was a great gesture from Dor Peretz who is the captain and usual penalty taker, to let Sokler take it because he won the penalty, which was great. It shows the intelligence of a captain and I think he felt it was the right thing to do to give him the opportunity to score. He then got his second goal, which is great as well. For confidence-wise, I\u2019m really happy for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Maccabi awaits for the Derby coming up next Monday, Miller will without question work very, very hard to ensure that his Maccabi side walks away with the points and should his squad play as they did at Beer Sheva, there\u2019s no reason to think that they will not. On top of that, it seems that the yellow-and-blue are still in the market for an additional player and one of the names that has been floated has ben Ianis Hagi who was a teammate of Tavernier\u2019s at Rangers.
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Gaby Kanichowsky – Photo credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div>
\n\u201cI don’t think any coach will sit here and say he’s happy and it’s fully complete and happy with the squad,\u201d Miller said. \u201cThere may be a bit of movement between now and the end of the window (Sept 16). We could still be signing in certain areas. We\u2019re happy and even before James and Gabi arrived, we trusted the squad. We had put some fantastic performances on before they came in. They came in and they’ve performed seamlessly in the way that we want to play. So, it’s credit to them. It’s credit to their teammates for understanding how they come in as new players and as a staff, we do our work. We’ve got a good staff behind the players as well. They’re always there to help and make sure we’re continuing to learn. So, it’s a big performance tonight. We’re three games in and we’re happy. We’ve won our three games and we can look forward to next week now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Next week won\u2019t be a simple game for Maccabi Tel Aviv against Hapoel Tel Aviv and despite beating both Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Beer Sheva. The reds played into the UEFA Conference League Playoff Round and were eliminated by Atalanta in a two legged tie that could have gone to either side. It will be a tough clash with high quality players on either side of the pitch. <\/p>\n

There is plenty of talent, desire, drive and passion that both teams will bring to the table which will be a treat for the supporters as well as any Israeli football fan to see. After the Derby, Maccabi will visit Maccabi Netanya and will have clashes against Sakhnin and Beitar Jerusalem before the fixtures start to soften up. This will be a massive challenge for Miller and his side, but should he make it through this rough patch, Maccabi may be perhaps on the way to the championship.
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Photo credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div>
\nMiller knows he still needs a player or perhaps two, but he can already sense that the league title is in the offing and it\u2019s clear that he will do his best to get the right personnel in order to take Maccabi to the next level. But as he said so eloquently, \u201cWhen you put good players beside good players, things happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s exactly what has happened in just one 90 minute game, against the only team in the country who will be playing in a continental competition.<\/p>\n

While it may have taken a bit longer than the faithful would have liked to bring in the players that the club so desperately needed and due to that, they saw Maccabi ousted from Europe in the meantime, perhaps it won\u2019t be the worst thing in the world. <\/p>\n

Without the extra games and flights along with playing only in the domestic league, should allow Miller the chance to navigate and guide the yellow-and-blue to the real European competition and the one that everyone dreams of, the Champions League. Only the Israeli league champion gets the chance to play for a spot in the most prestigious club tournament in the world.
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Photo credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div>
\nIf you don\u2019t win the league, you don\u2019t have any chance of playing in the Champions League. Maybe, just maybe by that time, international matches will be back in the country and the likes of Manchester City, Barcelona, Inter Milan and the many other top rank clubs could make their way to Israel just as some of the best of the best did in the past.<\/p>\n

That is the real prize, the real reward that everyone from the owner, staff, players and fans are all dreaming of. Miller has a chance to make his mark as a head coach and ultimately Maccabi is privileged to have him along for the ride. A Derby win will make a statement after last season\u2019s campaign and that\u2019s the only thing on Maccabi\u2019s mind as they celebrate the New Year with their families and loved ones over Rosh Hashana. <\/p>\n

Maccabi has an opportunity to do something special this season and Miller no doubt hopes that his squad can meet the challenges ahead.
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