Hapoel Be'er Sheva Held to Scoreless Draw in Europa Conference League Opener

Hapoel Be'er Sheva began their Europa Conference League campaign with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Dinamo Zagreb in Bucharest. Nearly a thousand traveling fans made the journey to Romania during the High Holidays, only to leave with a sense of missed opportunity.

The match, held at Rapid Bucharest's stadium, saw Hapoel Be'er Sheva largely dominate play and create more chances, with one shot from Amankwah Forson hitting the post. Croatian media acknowledged that Dinamo Zagreb was fortunate to escape with a draw, as the Israeli side was considered the better team for significant portions of the game.

Despite the positive performance from the Israeli club, the result left fans wanting more, especially given their passionate support. The article highlights the disappointment of not securing a tangible victory to reward the traveling supporters.

The game also touched upon other matters, including the absence of player Eliel Peretz due to frequent suspensions and speculation surrounding the potential of new signing Amankwah Forson. The condition of the pitch at the stadium was also a point of discussion, though it ultimately proved to be in good condition.

Notable figures in attendance included former Israeli football personalities and a contingent of Dinamo Zagreb fans, who appeared subdued compared to their Israeli counterparts. The draw leaves Hapoel Be'er Sheva with one point from their opening fixture.