Hapoel Be'er Sheva Aims for Success in Europa League After League Win

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured their third consecutive league victory, defeating Ironi Tiberias 2-0 after the international break. The win temporarily propelled the team to third place in the league standings. Coach Kuzhukh acknowledged the team's lack of intelligence in the match, stating they got caught up in Tiberias's chaotic play instead of controlling the ball. He emphasized the need for players to leverage their strengths and learn from such games.

Kuzhukh praised the contributions of new signings Amankwaa Forson and Joao Victor, who scored and assisted in the game. He highlighted the importance of integrating new players into the team's routine and expressed confidence in their ability to improve their offensive output. "We can generate more chances, we understand where our shortcomings are in this regard, we are working on it and we will be there," he said.

Looking ahead to their Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar, Kuzhukh expressed ambition despite acknowledging the power imbalance. "Alkmaar is at home, but we are hungry, we dream and want to be successful in the Europa League as well. We understand the balance of power and where their advantages lie and we will have to do it," he stated.

Goalkeeper Ofir Marciano also reflected on the upcoming European fixture, noting the complex geopolitical situation in Israel. "We live in a very complex country and a complex situation. I am just a football player, it is sad that the crowd will not be with us. I hope things will change later, we will do our hundred percent to make the people at home happy," he commented. Marciano also stressed the difficulty of the Europa League, recalling last season's challenges and the need to play their own game against tough opponents.