Beitar Jerusalem Pushes Austria Vienna to Penalties in Conference League Playoff

Beitar Jerusalem came close to advancing to the UEFA Conference League playoff round but ultimately fell to Austria Vienna in a dramatic penalty shootout. After the two-legged tie ended 3-3 on aggregate, Austria Vienna won 4-2 on penalties on August 14, 2026. The match was intense and closely contested, with Beitar Jerusalem dominating much of the game and challenging Austria Vienna in front of their home crowd.

Austria Vienna described the night as highly stressful but celebrated their victory as a sweet and perfect outcome. The Austrian media praised Beitar's fighting spirit and noted that the Israeli team made Austria Vienna suffer throughout the evening. However, Austria Vienna managed to hold on and capitalize in the penalty shootout to eliminate Beitar from European competition.

The match was hailed as a true European thriller, with Beitar Jerusalem gaining control as the game progressed but ultimately being punished in the shootout. The result means Austria Vienna advances while Beitar Jerusalem's European campaign ends.