Yakum FC back in business with a major 3-1 win over Kfar-Yona. It was an important match for the Red & Blacks. The poor performance last week against Arazim certainly put the heat on. The team was a bit dazzled, and going on an away game against the strong Kfar-Yona could have had quite a devastating effect in case of a loss.
It started bad for Yakum FC. Not even 10 minutes in the game, Kfar-Yona's forward got a ball near the 16 box; although marked by Yakum's defense, he managed to launch a magnificent kick to the upper right corner; a stunning unstoppable 1-0. However, Yakum FC took over the game. They played better, and although goals were not scored until half-time whistle, it was quite obvious that it is a different, determined team.
Yakum FC started the 2nd half with a vengeance. It took the R & D team less then 10 minutes to even the score, a delightfully performed free kick by the young Roi Cordoba - and the ball landed in K. Yona's net - Yakum FC's first goal of the 98-99 season. from then on, the 2nd goal was a matter of when, rather then if... 15 minutes later, Amir R, who played in midfield, took over a stray ball, sent Ilan A. in the right wing, and hurried into the box. Ilan passed his man and put the cross right on the money (or rather, Amir's head...), and Amir delivered: 2-1!
But Yakum FC was not satisfied yet. A free kick near the box was awarded, close to the end of the match. Yakum tried a 'Zanneti style' drill, with Amir cutting away from the wall to get the ball. However, he was caught from behind and the ref was decisive: a penalty kick. Ilan had no trouble scoring the 3rd for Yakum, 3-1.
The convincing victory let out a lot of the steam. In the press conference after the game, Eyal B. said: "We had the game under control throughout.  We played better, and felt very confident. Personally, I think it was FC's best game so far, including the pre-season."