Hapoel Be'er Sheva Doctor Faces Hostile Crowd After Israel Flag Celebration in Belgrade
Hapoel Be'er Sheva celebrated a significant 2-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday night at the Marakana stadium in Belgrade, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League playoff round. The team's doctor proudly waved an Israeli flag and danced on the pitch after the match, an act that provoked hostile reactions from Serbian fans, including thrown objects, boos, and insults.
Following the match, Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to return to Israel to prepare for their Toto Cup ranking match against Hapoel Haifa on Saturday evening. The team will then travel to Bucharest for the first leg of the playoff against Sabah on Wednesday at 22:00. The return leg is scheduled for August 25 at 19:45 in Azerbaijan, where the team hopes to achieve a historic qualification to the Champions League group stage.
The incident involving the Israeli flag highlights the tensions surrounding the match, despite the sporting success. The club and its staff continue to focus on their upcoming fixtures as they pursue further achievements in European competition.
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