Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins 2-0 in European Return, Eyes Conference League Progress

Hapoel Tel Aviv marked its return to European competition with a significant 2-0 victory over Ludogorets in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The win gives the Israeli club a strong advantage ahead of the second leg next week in Bulgaria. Adrian Kravets, a key player and Bulgarian national team member, praised the team's compactness and determination, noting they created several chances and must complete the job in the upcoming match.

Kravets highlighted the importance of the fans, calling them the team's strength and expressing regret that the match was not held in Tel Aviv, where attendance could have reached 30,000, enhancing the atmosphere. Looking ahead, he expects a very different game, warning that Ludogorets will have nothing to lose and emphasizing the need for a smart approach and a clean sheet in the early minutes.

Concluding his remarks, Kravets expressed confidence in the club's revival, stating, "We are bringing this club back to its greatness, and that is what motivates us." The team now prepares for the crucial away leg next week, aiming to secure a place in the next stage of the competition.