Hapoel Be'er Sheva Nears Historic Champions League Qualification After 2-1 Win Over Sabah

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is just 90 minutes away from qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the club's history after a 2-1 victory against Sabah on Wednesday. Following the match, striker Igor Zlatanovic described his goal as the most important of his career so far and praised the team's overall performance. Zlatanovic acknowledged a slow start but said the team improved after falling behind and created several scoring chances. He expressed gratitude to the fans who traveled to support the team despite the challenges of playing abroad.

Coach Guy Mizrahi emphasized that the tie is far from decided, noting that the team must perform well in the upcoming second leg to secure qualification. He praised the players for not panicking after conceding an early goal and for maintaining discipline against a dangerous opponent. Mizrahi reiterated the team's dream of reaching the Champions League but stressed the need to stay focused and execute their game plan in the next match.

The win marks a significant milestone for Hapoel Be'er Sheva as they aim to make history by advancing to Europe's premier club competition for the first time. The decisive second leg is scheduled for next week, where the team hopes to complete the job and fulfill their Champions League ambitions.