Daniel Vorko Runs Nearly 14 Kilometers in Beitar Jerusalem's Key Win Over AEK Larnaca

Beitar Jerusalem secured a dramatic advancement to the third qualifying round of the Conference League after defeating AEK Larnaca in a penalty shootout (4-3) following a 3-2 win in extra time, with an aggregate score of 3-3. The match took place on July 30, 2026, and featured several standout performances, notably from young midfielder Daniel Vorko. Vorko, a recent signing, earned full trust from coach Almog Cohen and completed the game with the highest distance covered on the pitch, running close to 14 kilometers over 112 minutes, an impressive feat for a player of his age and position.

Another new signing, Tomer Yosefi, is expected to make his debut in the upcoming round against Austria Vienna. Defender Luka Gadrani has recovered from injury and is also anticipated to participate. Meanwhile, defender Uri Dahan remains sidelined as he continues to seek a new club. Additionally, Raviv Abergil and Ilai Hajaj are set to be loaned out soon, as they are not in the club's plans for the season. Eyalson Tavares is also not part of the team's future strategy; Beitar Jerusalem is awaiting offers for him, currently only receiving interest from Portuguese clubs unwilling to pay transfer or loan fees.

Coach Almog Cohen is currently focused on acquiring another defender and has decided not to loan out Nadav Markovich at this time. The club continues to manage its roster carefully as it prepares for the next phase of European competition.