Israeli Champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva Impress Serbian Media After Defeating Red Star Belgrade Twice
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Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade twice in August 2026, earning praise from Serbian media for their tactical skill and composure despite Red Star's heavy investments. Former players and analysts acknowledged Be'er Sheva's superior performance and deserved victories.
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- Hapoel Be'er Sheva beat Red Star Belgrade twice despite Serbian club's heavy summer spending.
- Serbian media praised Be'er Sheva's tactical maturity and control during matches.
- Former Red Star player said Be'er Sheva knew exactly what they were doing and deserved a 3-0 win.
- Serbian football coaches' chairman called Red Star the weaker team and Be'er Sheva's win justified.
- Be'er Sheva maintained 60% possession and played calmly under pressure in Belgrade.
- Key Israeli players Eliel Peretz and Javon East received notable praise for their performances.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva stunned Serbian media and fans after defeating Red Star Belgrade twice in August 2026, despite the Serbian club's heavy summer investments. While Serbian outlets criticized Red Star's performance, they praised the Israeli champions for their tactical maturity and composure. "Be'er Sheva played exactly as they wanted," noted local reports, highlighting the Israeli team's control and strategic play.
Former Red Star player Andrija Kluđerović complimented Be'er Sheva's clear game plan, stating the Israeli side "knew exactly what they were doing at every moment" and that the scoreline should have been 3-0 in their favor. Dragomir Okuka, chairman of the Serbian Football Coaches Association and a prominent analyst, concurred, calling Red Star the weaker side and acknowledging Be'er Sheva's deserved victory.
Serbian media were particularly surprised by Be'er Sheva's calm and focused approach, noting they maintained 60% ball possession despite expectations they would play defensively after their first-leg win. The Israeli team effectively absorbed Red Star's pressure early in the second half and exploited their weaknesses with rapid counterattacks. Key players praised included Eliel Peretz, described as "excellent," and Javon East, who "did a great job in Red Star's half." The coverage emphasized that Be'er Sheva "did not fear the hell of Belgrade" but played confidently and precisely.
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