Beitar Jerusalem Prepares for Revenge Against AEK Larnaca in Conference League Return Match
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Beitar Jerusalem defeated AEK Larnaca 1-0 in the first leg of the Conference League qualifiers and is preparing for the return match in Cyprus with around 5,000 fans expected. The team overcame challenges including a pre-match fan attack and a less-than-ideal lineup, with strong performances from key players and tactical decisions leading to victory. Coordination with airlines is ongoing to facilitate fan travel, while ticket allocations remain limited by the host club.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem won 1-0 against AEK Larnaca in the first leg of Conference League qualifiers.
- Around 5,000 Beitar fans are expected to attend the return match in Cyprus.
- Coach Almog Cohen received praise for his first European competition game management.
- Brian Kavali's penalty kick and early substitutions helped secure the win.
- Coordination with airlines is underway to increase flights to Larnaca for fans.
- AEK Larnaca limited ticket allocations for Beitar supporters in the return leg.
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 Cyprus for the return match. The Israeli team, despite fielding a less-than-optimal lineup and facing an experienced opponent, demonstrated resilience and determination, fueled in part by an incident where their fans were attacked before the initial game. This incident was shared with the players before kickoff, boosting their motivation.
Almog Cohen managed the game effectively, earning praise for his first appearance as coach in European competition, with club officials noting his seasoned approach. Early substitutions of key players Yarden Shua and Omer Atzili, along with fresh players and the decision to let Brian Kavali take a penalty kick, contributed to the win. The team showed thorough preparation, knowing detailed information about every opposing player, resulting in 11 shots on goal and three on target, compared to AEK's two shots on target.
Standout performances included Daniel Vorko and Boris Ino in midfield, with Kavali taking a leadership role on the pitch. Vorko notably broke his fast voluntarily during the game, and Gil Cohen proved his value despite last season's long absence. Defender Luka Gadrani is expected to increase his training intensity upon the team's return to Israel, while Tomer Yosefi remains in Israel for rehabilitation with a good chance of rejoining the squad.
Following the victory, excitement among Beitar fans surged, with around 5,000 expected to travel to Cyprus for the second leg, pending airspace availability and security conditions. Coordination with Israeli airlines is underway to increase flights to Larnaca. However, due to AEK Larnaca's decision not to allocate additional tickets to Beitar supporters, the club will only provide the minimum required tickets for away fans in the return match.
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