Hapoel Be'er Sheva Eliminated From Champions League After Last-Minute Collapse
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost to Sabah FK 5-2 in extra time after conceding late goals, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate defeat and elimination from the Champions League. The Israeli team will now compete in the Europa League group stage.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 5-2 to Sabah FK in extra time, exiting Champions League qualifiers.
- The aggregate score was 6-4 in favor of Sabah FK after two legs.
- Zlatanovic and Mizrahi scored for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who lost their lead late in the game.
- Players Diop and Peretz were sent off during the match.
- Coach Ran Kojukh's team will play in the Europa League group stage next.
- The match occurred on August 25, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva, coached by Ran Kojukh, was on the verge of reaching 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 collapse in extra time and a 5-2 loss to Sabah FK. The aggregate score ended 6-4 in favor of the Azerbaijani team. 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.
