Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Past European Success Recalled Ahead of AZ Alkmaar Clash
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will face AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, with Dutch fan sites recalling the Israeli club's impressive past European campaigns, including victories over Inter Milan. Despite warnings about Be'er Sheva's potential, betting odds favor AZ Alkmaar significantly. The Israeli champions drew their opening match 0-0 against Dinamo Zagreb.
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- Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League after a 0-0 draw with Dinamo Zagreb.
- Dutch fan sites recall Be'er Sheva's historic European success, including beating Inter Milan twice.
- AZ Alkmaar fan sites acknowledge Be'er Sheva as a dangerous opponent despite being from a small city.
- Be'er Sheva is the reigning Israeli champion and was eliminated late in Champions League playoffs.
- Betting odds heavily favor AZ Alkmaar, with Be'er Sheva given little chance to win.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to continue its European campaign in the Europa League against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. The Israeli champions began their group stage with a 0-0 draw against Dinamo Zagreb and will now face Alkmaar away.
Despite controversies surrounding the team's arrival in the Netherlands, AZ Alkmaar fan sites have been discussing Hapoel Be'er Sheva's identity and past achievements. Their previous impressive European run, particularly from a decade ago, is frequently mentioned. Fan site AZ Fanpage highlighted Be'er Sheva's historic victories over Inter Milan, both home and away, calling it one of the most remarkable European campaigns for a club from a small city in the Israeli desert.
While fan sites acknowledge the necessity for Alkmaar to win, they also recognize Be'er Sheva as the reigning Israeli champion, noting their elimination only in the final Champions League playoff round. They suggest Be'er Sheva is the kind of team that can defy expectations.
However, betting agencies are not giving Hapoel Be'er Sheva much of a chance. Odds for a Be'er Sheva victory range from 9.00 to 10.00, with a draw between 5.50 and 6.00. In contrast, AZ Alkmaar's odds for a win are around 1.3.
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