Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar announced the end of his tenure at the club following a 4-0 home loss to Maccabi Netanya. In the final minutes, fans could be heard calling for his resignation. Bachar said: "This is a very difficult moment for me. The team needs a change. I worked very hard to lift this team up, it didn't work out. I informed Yankel Shachar that I am resigning. The team needs a change. I tried, it didn't work. I'm at peace with what I did. I'm sure the club will embark on a new path."