Hapoel Tel Aviv Seeks Third-Round Conference League Qualification After 2-0 First-Leg Win Over Ludogorets

Hapoel Tel Aviv returned to European competition after 12 years with a significant 2-0 away victory against Ludogorets in Miskolc, Hungary. The match took place recently, and the Israeli team now aims to secure their advancement to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League in the second leg held at home.

Despite hosting fewer than 5,000 supporters for the return leg, Hapoel Tel Aviv's coach, Eliniv Bereda, expressed confidence in the team's position, describing the first-leg result as a "comfortable advantage." Bereda maintained the same starting lineup from the previous match, relying on key players such as Adrian Krayev and Radamel Falcao to control the game's tempo, supported by Satov Turiel and Omri Altman in attack. Idan Nahmias remained on the bench.

Ludogorets made three changes to their lineup in the second leg, with Hendrik Bonmann in goal and players like Edwin Kertolosh and Bernard Tekpetey featured. The match ended in a goalless first half, with Hapoel Tel Aviv looking to preserve their lead and advance further in the tournament.

Lineups for the second leg included Hapoel Tel Aviv's Asaf Tzur, Doron Leidner, Fernan Mayembo, Chico, Marcus Coco, Adrian Krayev, Falcao, Satov Turiel, Shanda Silva, Omri Altman, and Emmanuel Boateng. Ludogorets fielded Hendrik Bonmann, Son, Edwin Kertolosh, Anton Nedyalkov, Vinicius Nogueira, Philip Kaluc, Ivaylo Chuchov, Petar Stanic, Alberto Salido, Bernard Tekpetey, and Kwadwo Duah.

The upcoming second leg will determine if Hapoel Tel Aviv can capitalize on their advantage and advance to the next stage of the Conference League qualifiers.