Brave Show Their Teeth — Unbeaten Streak Intact After Clinical Win Over Phoenix

Brave extended their unbeaten run with a composed 3-0 victory over Phoenix at the National Stadium, a result that felt less like a surprise and more like a statement. Captain Eitan Malka opened the scoring with a penalty, Noam Barak doubled the lead with a clever finish, and Yossi Amsalem added a late third to wrap up a comfortable afternoon. The win was tidy, efficient and devoid of the drama that has accompanied many title races — exactly how Brave like it.

Tactically, Brave imposed a ruthless midfield press that choked Phoenix's creative outlets and turned possession into position. Coach Uri Cohen's switch to a 3-4-3 unlocked the half-spaces down the flanks and allowed Levi Rosen to flourish between the lines. Phoenix’s goalkeeper Mateo Silva was kept very active, but the visitors offered too few clear chances to trouble the scoreboard.

In the context of the National Premier Division, Brave's victory consolidates their lead and underscores the depth that has carried them so far. Phoenix drop closer to mid-table and must answer questions about creativity and tempo if they want to challenge higher. The result also highlights Brave's smart recruitment and rotation; younger squad members are not just padding numbers, they are deciding games.

The Guru’s read is clear: Brave are the team to beat but not invincible — rotation and a defensive reinforcement in January should be priorities to survive the congested run ahead. If Uri Cohen keeps the press sharp and protects his center-backs, Brave will finish the season among the top two; ignore squad balance and the unbeaten run will end sooner than supporters hope. For now, enjoy the calm — the real tests are coming.