Beitar Jerusalem Wins Conference League Qualifier Amid Fan Clashes in Larnaca
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Beitar Jerusalem won 1-0 against AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers on July 23, 2026, in Cyprus. Prior to the match, violent clashes erupted between Beitar and local fans, leading to arrests and injuries. Bruno Carvalli scored the decisive goal, giving Beitar a strong lead before the return leg in Hungary.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem defeated AEK Larnaca 1-0 in the Conference League qualifier on July 23, 2026.
- Violent clashes broke out between Beitar and local fans in Larnaca before the match.
- One Israeli and six Cypriots were arrested following the fan violence.
- Two people were injured but did not require intensive medical treatment.
- Beitar denied involvement in pre-match street disturbances reported by local media.
- Bruno Carvalli scored the winning goal, securing an advantage before the second leg in Hungary.
Beitar Jerusalem began their European season with a 1-0 away victory over AEK Larnaca on July 23, 2026, in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. The match took place in Larnaca, Cyprus, but was overshadowed by violent clashes between Beitar fans and local supporters before the game. Several dozen Beitar fans were reportedly ambushed during a pre-match march, suffering beatings and stone-throwing attacks. Video footage showed a Beitar supporter being dragged on the ground and severely beaten.
Cypriot police intervened in multiple violent incidents, resulting in the arrest of one Israeli and six Cypriots. Two individuals were injured but did not require intensive medical care; paramedics treated those who were bleeding on site. The night before the match, local media reported that some Beitar fans caused disturbances in the streets, including breaking car mirrors, which ended after a police chase. Beitar Jerusalem denied involvement in these incidents.
On the field, Bruno Carvalli scored the lone goal, giving Beitar a crucial advantage ahead of the second leg scheduled for the following week in Hungary. Despite the off-field violence, the team secured an important win to advance in the competition.
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