Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances to Champions League Playoff After Win Over Red Star Belgrade

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a historic victory on Tuesday night by defeating Red Star Belgrade 2-0 at the Marakana stadium, completing a 3-0 aggregate win and advancing to the UEFA Champions League playoff round. The Israeli team delivered a strong performance under coach Ran Kozuch, who received a perfect rating of 10 from sports analyst Moshe Primo. Key players included Lucas Ventura and Javon East, both earning high marks of 9, alongside goalkeeper Ofir Marciano who also scored a 9. Other notable contributors such as Miguel Vitor, Itay Rotman, Pedro Amador, and Eliel Peretz received ratings of 8, reflecting a solid team effort. The win brings Hapoel Be'er Sheva close to making history as they approach the Champions League group stage for the first time. The team’s next challenge will be the playoff round, where they will compete for a spot in the prestigious tournament.