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Sabah Goalkeeper Pukatilov’s Costly Errors Help Maccabi Tel Aviv in Champions League Clash

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First reported by Mako · 41 minutes ago

What happened

Kazakh goalkeeper Stas Pukatilov made two major errors leading to both goals for Maccabi Tel Aviv in their August 25, 2026, Champions League match against Sabah, drawing harsh criticism from Azerbaijani fans and media.

01Sabah goalkeeper Stas Pukatilov made two critical errors in the August 25 Champions League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
02His mistakes directly led to both goals scored by Maccabi Tel Aviv in the second-leg match.
03Azerbaijani media described his performance as amateurish and shocking for a team captain.
04Pukatilov is an experienced goalkeeper with 29 caps for Kazakhstan and a history in top Kazakh clubs.
05His errors could mark a notable moment in Israeli football history as Maccabi advanced.
06Despite his experience, Pukatilov’s performance was widely criticized after the match.

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