Sabah Star Veljko Simic Calls Himself Biggest Obstacle for Hapoel Be'er Sheva Ahead of Champions League Playoff
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Veljko Simic of Sabah calls himself the biggest obstacle for Hapoel Be'er Sheva ahead of their Champions League playoff second leg on August 25. He praised both teams' quality and emphasized Sabah's home advantage and team spirit. Simic aims to perform strongly to help his team advance in the competition.
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- Veljko Simic calls himself the biggest obstacle for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League playoff.
- The second leg match is on August 25 at 19:45, broadcast live on 5SPORT.
- A win or draw for Be'er Sheva secures Champions League qualification; a one-goal loss leads to extra time.
- Simic has scored six goals in seven qualifiers and netted in the first leg against Be'er Sheva.
- He praised both teams' quality and highlighted Sabah's home advantage and fan support.
- Simic stressed his focus on high-level performance, regardless of scoring or assisting.
Veljko Simic, the key player for Sabah, spoke ahead of his team's crucial Champions League playoff second-leg match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, scheduled for August 25 at 19:45 and broadcast live on 5SPORT. Simic described the match as one of the most important in recent years for Be'er Sheva, noting that a win or draw for the Israeli side would secure their place in the prestigious tournament, while a one-goal loss would lead to extra time.
In an interview with Sport Channel, Simic expressed excitement and confidence, emphasizing the need for his team to bring a different level of pressure, energy, and approach to the game. He acknowledged Be'er Sheva as a great team but insisted Sabah is equally strong, predicting an enjoyable and competitive match for fans.
When asked about his role, Simic, who has already scored six goals in seven Champions League qualifiers and netted in the first leg, said his focus is on performing at a high level, whether by scoring, assisting, or supporting the team in any way necessary. He refrained from naming any specific Be'er Sheva players but praised their collective team play both with and without the ball.
Simic also highlighted Sabah's home advantage, noting their familiarity with the stadium and the support of their fans, which he believes will create a great atmosphere and boost his team's chances. He concluded by expressing hope that the match will be enjoyable and that his team will celebrate a positive result at the end.
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