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Romanian Referee Istvan Kovacs to Officiate Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League Return Match

UEFA appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs to oversee Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League second-leg match against Sabah FC in Azerbaijan. Kovacs, a top European official who has refereed major finals including the 2025 Champions League final, is known for his strict disciplinary style.

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  1. 01Istvan Kovacs will referee Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League second-leg against Sabah FC.
  2. 02Kovacs is a top European referee with experience in major UEFA finals including the 2025 Champions League final.
  3. 03He officiated two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
  4. 04Kovacs averages 5.3 yellow cards per game and frequently issues red cards and penalties.
  5. 05Hapoel Be'er Sheva must avoid fouls to succeed under Kovacs' strict refereeing style.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva holds a 2-1 lead and aims to advance to the next round.

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