Beitar Jerusalem Exits Europe After Penalty Shootout Loss to Austria Vienna

Beitar Jerusalem was eliminated from European competition on Thursday after losing 4-2 in a penalty shootout to Austria Vienna, following a strong 2-1 performance in the second leg. Despite the defeat, the club expressed pride in their attacking play and overall performance, with coach Almog Cohen emphasizing the team's offensive approach throughout the week. Players Eugene Ansah and Timothy Mozi, who both missed penalties after coming on as substitutes, were supported by their teammates in the locker room. Left-back Yarden Cohen suffered a knee injury during warm-up and did not play; he will undergo medical evaluation upon the team's return to Israel. The club acknowledged the harshness of losing on penalties but maintained they deserved to advance based on their control of the match.