Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures 2-0 Win Over Ludogorets in European Comeback Match
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Ludogorets 2-0 in their first European match in 12 years, securing a strong lead ahead of the second leg in Bulgaria. Key goals by Omri Altman and Chico, assisted by Satu Toriel, helped the Israeli team dominate the match in Miskolc, Hungary, with strong fan support. Coach Aliniv Bereda praised the team's performance as they aim to advance in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv won 2-0 against Ludogorets in their first European match in 12 years.
- The match took place in Miskolc, Hungary, with around 6,000 Hapoel fans attending.
- Omri Altman and Chico scored the goals, both assisted by Satu Toriel.
- The game was briefly halted due to flares from Hapoel supporters.
- Coach Aliniv Bereda kept the same starting lineup from a recent domestic win.
- Hapoel aims to maintain their lead in the upcoming away leg in Bulgaria.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a significant 2-0 victory against Bulgarian side Ludogorets in their European home match held in Miskolc, Hungary, on Thursday. This marked Hapoel's first European game in 12 years, drawing an impressive crowd of around 6,000 passionate fans. The win gives the Israeli team a strong advantage ahead of the second leg in Bulgaria next week as they aim to advance to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.
Coach Aliniv Bereda fielded the same starting eleven that recently defeated Beitar Jerusalem, maintaining team consistency. The match was briefly interrupted early on due to flares lit by Hapoel supporters behind goalkeeper Asaf Tzur's goal but resumed after the smoke cleared. The first half was largely uneventful until Hapoel winger Satu Toriel made a decisive impact. In the 44th minute, Toriel delivered a free-kick cross that found captain Omri Altman, who scored to give Hapoel a deserved 1-0 lead going into halftime.
In the second half, Hapoel continued to dominate, with Toriel creating multiple chances. Despite a few attempts by Ludogorets, goalkeeper Asaf Tzur remained secure. The match's decisive moment came late when Toriel's free-kick was parried by the Ludogorets keeper to Maaymbo, whose shot hit the post. The rebound fell to Chico, who scored into an open net, sealing a 2-0 victory for Hapoel.
Bereda praised his squad's performance, highlighting their ability to neutralize the Bulgarian favorites and the effective substitutions that helped maintain the lead. The team now prepares for the crucial away leg in Bulgaria, aiming to capitalize on their strong home advantage and progress further in European competition.
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