Hapoel Be'er Sheva Falls to AEK Athens 2-0 in Europa League
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 2-0 to AEK Athens in the Europa League on Thursday, remaining winless in the competition with only one point. AEK scored in the first half through Achillas Poungouras and doubled their lead in the second half with a free kick from Tasos Fantas. The Israeli team's European winless streak continues, and they now prepare for a key league match against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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- Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 2-0 to AEK Athens in the Europa League on Thursday.
- Achillas Poungouras scored the first goal for AEK Athens in the 45th minute.
- Tasos Fantas scored AEK's second goal from a free kick in the 60th minute.
- Be'er Sheva remains winless in the Europa League with only one point.
- The team's last European win was in November 2022.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva will play Hapoel Tel Aviv in a crucial league match on Sunday.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's winless streak in the Europa League continues after a 2-0 defeat to AEK Athens in their fourth group stage match. The Israeli team, managed by Ran Kozuch, remains with only one point in the competition.
The match, held at the Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest, saw Be'er Sheva struggle to convert possession into dangerous chances against the more efficient Greek side. Despite controlling the ball in the first half, they conceded in the 45th minute when Achillas Poungouras scored from a rebound after a free kick, giving AEK a 1-0 lead at halftime. Goalkeeper Ofir Marciano was unable to fully clear the initial free kick attempt.
AEK Athens doubled their lead in the 60th minute through Tasos Fantas, who curled a free kick into the far corner after Jibril Djop fouled an opponent near the box. Be'er Sheva attempted to rally, with players like Younes Melda and Igor Zlatanovic creating some pressure, but they could not break through the Greek defense.
This latest loss extends Be'er Sheva's European winless run, with their last victory in a European competition group stage dating back to November 2022. The team now faces an important domestic league match on Sunday against Hapoel Tel Aviv, a game that could be crucial for second place in the standings.
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