Barak Yitzhaki wins debut in Anorthosis Famagusta

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Barak Yitzhaki began his tenure as coach of Anorthosis Famagusta with a 2-0 win over Omonia Nicosia. According to ONE, in this match the team recorded its second win of the season overall, and according to Sport5 the victory stopped a streak of three league defeats. According to Walla, the team ended a five-game league losing streak in the Cypriot league.

Yitzhaki said after the match: "It was not an easy game for us" and "in games of this kind, the most important thing is the win." According to ONE, Yitzhaki added that he had not yet achieved anything and that he had only 3.5 training sessions with the team. According to Sport5, Sergio said about the new coach: "I love the freedom I was given."

In Cyprus, the Israeli coach was praised. According to ONE, the team's performance "brought smiles back to the team after an intense period."