Beitar Jerusalem Suffers Set-Piece Woes Again in European Match Against AEK Larnaca

Beitar Jerusalem faced renewed struggles with set-piece defense during their European match against AEK Larnaca on Thursday. The team fell behind after Boris Ino was penalized for a handball in the penalty area, resulting in a penalty kick. Although Ino had shown promise in the previous half-season, he faced significant criticism for this costly mistake. This setback echoes last season's European exit, when Beitar conceded three goals from set pieces against Riga. Earlier in the 2023/24 season, the team was heavily defeated 4-1 at Teddy Stadium by PAOK Thessaloniki, following a major error by goalkeeper Eddy Gottlieb. Additionally, striker Jordan Shua missed a penalty in the 42nd minute that could have leveled the score at 1-1. The Israeli sports media did not hold back in criticizing Ino's performance during the match.