Aliel Peretz Shines as Hapoel Be'er Sheva Beats Sabah 2-1 in Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a 2-1 victory over Sabah on Wednesday, largely thanks to an outstanding performance by Israeli midfielder Aliel Peretz. Peretz assisted the winning goal scored by Igor Zlatanovic with a precise corner kick, marking his second assist in Champions League qualifiers. He completed 73 of 82 passes, including 11 of 13 long balls, and made five key passes, one of the highest tallies in his career. Additionally, Peretz won seven balls, including three in a single defensive action in his half. SofaScore rated his performance 8.6, one of his best scores with Be'er Sheva.

Peretz demonstrated versatility by distributing passes to multiple teammates: 14 to Miguel Vitor, 12 to Pedro Amaral, 7 to Igor Zlatanovic, and 6 to Lyons Melde. He completed 48 of 51 medium-range passes, contributing to a near flawless game. Sports commentator Sept Bagitz praised Peretz for controlling the midfield, maintaining pace, making correct decisions, and aggressively pressing without the ball.

Coach Ran Kozuch also lauded Peretz's maturity and leadership, expressing hope that he will continue to improve. Regarding Peretz's contract, which is set to expire, Kozuch stated that while the club wants him to stay for many years, the decision is not his responsibility but will be resolved by the involved parties. This performance highlights Peretz's growing importance to Hapoel Be'er Sheva as they advance in European competition.