Hapoel Tel Aviv Returns to European Competition with Win Over Ludogorets
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv ended a 12-year European absence with a 2-0 home win over Ludogorets in the Conference League qualifiers, advancing to the next round.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv won 2-0 against Ludogorets in their first European match in 12 years.
- The victory came after a season including their first Tel Aviv derby win in over a decade.
- Goals were scored by Omri Altman before halftime and Chico in the 88th minute.
- Ludogorets lost their Bulgarian league title last season after 14 consecutive wins.
- The return leg will be played in Bulgaria next week, with the winner advancing further.
- Hapoel's recent success follows overcoming financial and league challenges in prior years.
After a 12-year absence from European football, Hapoel Tel Aviv marked their return with a significant 2-0 victory against Bulgarian champions Ludogorets in the Conference League qualifiers. The match took place on Thursday at Hapoel's temporary home stadium in Hungary. This win follows a season highlighted by their first Tel Aviv derby victory in 12 years and a fourth-place league finish, which secured their European spot.
Hapoel Tel Aviv overcame a challenging period marked by ownership changes, relegations to the second division, and financial difficulties. Their recent form includes a win in their official season opener against rivals Beitar Jerusalem via a penalty shootout. In the European match, Omri Altman scored just before halftime, and defender Chico sealed the win with a goal in the 88th minute.
Ludogorets, who ended their 14-year consecutive championship streak last season, appeared weak in the match. Hapoel's two-goal advantage could be decisive ahead of the return leg in Bulgaria next week. The winner will advance to the third qualifying round, facing the victor between Katowice and Žilina. Fans hope this marks the beginning of a historic European campaign for Hapoel Tel Aviv once again.
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