Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Host Europa League Matches on Poor Quality Romanian Field
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will play their home matches in the Europa League's league stage in Bucharest, Romania, due to the poor condition of the pitch at the Giulesti Arena. The team is set to face Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday in their opening match.
Romanian media have extensively focused on the concerning state of the grass at the stadium. Daniel Pancu, coach of Rapid Bucharest, which also plays at the venue, described the field as "shameful" and stated it resembles a "third or fourth division league pitch." He expressed concern that the deteriorating condition would negatively impact Be'er Sheva's performance, potentially costing them points.
Reports from Romania indicate that the grass has not been replaced for two years, since September 2024. Hapoel Be'er Sheva will host all four of their home games in the league stage in Romania, with opponents including 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.
