Bruno Carvalho scored the only goal as Beitar Jerusalem defeated AEK Larnaca 1-0 in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday evening, according to N12's Ben Goldfriend. The return leg will be played next week in Hungary.
Beitar Jerusalem got their European season off to a winning start on Thursday, defeating Cypriot side AEK Larnaca 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round. Bruno Carvalho provided the decisive goal in a match played at a neutral venue, with the return leg set for next week in Hungary. The result gives Beitar a narrow advantage heading into the second leg, where they will aim to secure a place in the next round. The club's European campaign comes after a summer of preparation and following the scheduled draw that paired them with AEK Larnaca. As The Zioneer previously reported, the match was preceded by fan incidents in Cyprus, with one Beitar fan arrested and two injured in clashes. The team's focus now shifts to the return leg, where they will play their 'home' match in Hungary due to UEFA restrictions.
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