Beitar Jerusalem Prepares for Revenge Match Against AEK Larnaca with 5,000 Fans Expected

After a dramatic 1-0 victory in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, Beitar Jerusalem is set to face AEK Larnaca again in the return match. The game is scheduled with an expected attendance of around 5,000 Beitar fans, pending airspace availability and security conditions. Coordination with Israeli airlines is underway to facilitate fan travel to Cyprus.

Despite fielding a less-than-optimal lineup and facing an experienced opponent, Beitar secured the win with strong performances from Almog Cohen, who managed the game well in his first European competition as coach, and key players like Daniel Vorko, Boris Ino, and Brian Kavali, who scored the decisive penalty. The team showed deep preparation, knowing detailed information about every opposing player, and maintained high motivation even after an incident where Beitar fans were attacked before the first match.

The club worked late into the night to secure the release of a detained fan following the initial game. Some players broke their fasts during the match, including Daniel Vorko who chose to break his fast after learning he was in his 11th day of fasting. Injured players like Luka Gadrani and Tomer Yosefi are expected to accelerate their recovery as the team returns to training in Israel.

Beitar clarified that due to AEK Larnaca's decision not to increase ticket allocations for visiting fans, they will only provide the minimum required tickets for the return leg. The club is actively responding to the enthusiasm of its supporters, who have already requested assistance with travel packages for the rematch.

"Brian Kavali appreciates the club's efforts to upgrade his contract, which he reflects in his on-field leadership," club officials noted. The atmosphere ahead of the second leg is charged with anticipation as Beitar aims to maintain their advantage and advance further in the competition.