Beersheba Takes Lead with Brilliant Goal by Zlatanovic Assisted by Yehoshua
On August 25, 2026, in a crucial Champions League qualifier, Hapoel Beersheba secured a 3-1 aggregate lead against Sabah FC thanks to a moment of brilliance from Niv Yehoshua and Igor Zlatanovic. During the match, Yehoshua applied high pressure deep inside Sabah's penalty area, intercepting the ball unexpectedly from a back pass. This forced Sabah's goalkeeper, Stas Pokatilov, into a poor clearance attempt. Zlatanovic capitalized on the opportunity and scored from close range, putting Beersheba ahead.
Although Zlatanovic officially scored the goal, the decisive action was Yehoshua's aggressive run and ball control that caught Sabah's defense off guard. This goal significantly improved Beersheba's chances of advancing in the Champions League qualifiers. The match was broadcast and captured by Sport 5, highlighting the tactical effectiveness of Beersheba's high pressing strategy.
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