Disappointment in Beer Sheva After Heavy Europa League Loss

Hapoel Beer Sheva suffered a significant 4-0 defeat against Belgian side Union SG in the Europa League, a result that left players and staff deeply disappointed. Despite creating several good chances in the first half and trailing by only one goal, the team's performance in the second half was described as poor across all aspects, including play, intensity, aggression, and determination.

Players expressed frustration, stating, "We need to know how to lose too. The second half was bad and more than that. There is no situation where we can look like this, as if we gave up on the game. What happened in the second half cannot happen again." Substitutions made by the coach did not alter the game's trajectory, with all players coming off the bench reportedly underperforming, while goalkeeper Ofir Marciano made several saves to prevent an even higher score.

Team members reflected that the team seemed to forget which competition they were playing in, suggesting the scoreline could have been even worse. The club is also dealing with potential injuries, as Guy Mazarhi and Rotman felt muscle cramps. Lucas Ventura remained in Israel and was being assessed for fitness.

This heavy loss marks a disappointing moment for the club in the European competition.