Hapoel Be'er Sheva Players Feel Pride and Regret After Europa League Draw

Hapoel Be'er Sheva players expressed mixed emotions following their 0-0 draw against Dinamo Zagreb in their opening Europa League match. While acknowledging the strength of their Croatian opponent, a "top Croatian club considered great in Europe," players felt they were the superior team and deserved a win. "On one hand pride, on the other hand a missed opportunity," stated one player, emphasizing that with a strong performance despite missing several players, they "absolutely had to win."

The Israeli club is optimistic about their European campaign, believing this draw is the start of an impressive journey. Unlike Maccabi Tel Aviv's previous season, where they lost all subsequent games after an opening draw, Hapoel Be'er Sheva is confident they will secure more points. "If we play Hapoel Be'er Sheva's football with our known game principles, we will earn many more points this season in the Europa League," a club source committed.

The team also drew encouragement from their response to a recent league defeat against Maccabi Tel Aviv. A draw in Romania, following a hard-fought away win against Hapoel Petah Tikva with a depleted squad, was seen as another positive step. The focus now shifts to maintaining this momentum in the domestic league, with an upcoming match against Kiryat Shmona crucial for heading into the international break on a high note.

Individual performances also drew praise, with Amankwaa Forson expected to become a key player once he fully integrates with his teammates. Defenders Miguel Vítor and Niv Yehoshua, along with midfielder Guy Mzerahi, were also commended for their strong defensive contributions during the match. The team departed Bucharest immediately after the game, aiming to recover quickly and secure a win in their next league fixture.