Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Poor Pitch Conditions in Europa League Opener
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to play their Europa League home opener against Dinamo Zagreb in Bucharest, Romania, on Wednesday. Ahead of the match, Romanian media have highlighted concerns regarding the poor condition of the pitch at the Giulesti Arena, which will host the game.
Daniel Pancu, coach of Rapid Bucharest, which has played at the stadium, described the situation as "shameful" and stated that the grass needs replacing. He expressed concern that the poor playing surface, which he likened to a third or fourth division field, could cost Be'er Sheva valuable points, especially given their knowledge of the team's schedule. Reports from Romania indicate the turf has not been replaced in two years, since September 2024.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will play all four of their home matches in the Europa League group stage in Romania. Their opponents will include Dinamo Zagreb, Asteras Tripolis, Juventus, and Celta Vigo.
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.