Hapoel Be'er Sheva Eliminated From Champions League After Last-Minute Collapse
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost to Sabah in Baku 5-2 after conceding late goals, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate defeat and elimination from the Champions League. Zlatanovic and Mizrahi scored for the Israeli champions, who will now compete in the Europa League group stage.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 5-2 to Sabah in extra time in Baku, losing 6-4 on aggregate.
- The Israeli champions conceded goals in stoppage time, leading to their collapse.
- Zlatanovic and Mizrahi scored for Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- Players Diop and Peretz were sent off during the match.
- Coach Ran Kojukh's team will play in the Europa League group stage next.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva, coached by Ran Kojukh, was on the verge of advancing to the Champions League group stage but suffered a dramatic defeat in Baku. The Israeli champions conceded goals in the final seconds of stoppage time, leading to a breakdown in extra time where they lost 5-2 to Sabah, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate loss. Zlatanovic and Mizrahi scored for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, but the team failed to maintain their lead. Additionally, players Diop and Peretz were sent off during the match. Despite the setback, Kojukh's team will continue their European campaign in the Europa League group stage. The match took place on August 25, 2026, and further details and a full match summary are expected soon.
