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Sabah's Grass Condition Could Impact Play Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League Playoff

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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva will visit Sabah in Baku for the Champions League playoff second leg after a 2-1 home win. Former Sabah captain Karim Diniyev warned the pitch condition could affect Sabah's playing style but stressed the team must adapt. The match is crucial for Be'er Sheva's historic bid to reach the group stage.

01Hapoel Be'er Sheva leads 2-1 from the first leg against Sabah in Champions League playoff.
02Sabah will host the second leg in Baku with about 15,000 fans expected at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium.
03Former Sabah captain Karim Diniyev said Sabah struggled with ball possession and decision-making in the first match.
04Diniyev noted Be'er Sheva's disciplined, physical play disrupted Sabah's usual style.
05Pitch quality in Baku may impact Sabah's technical, fast-paced game but cannot be an excuse.
06The stadium atmosphere could motivate Sabah in the crucial second leg on August 26, 2026.

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