Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 away on Tuesday in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, advancing to the final playoff round. The Israeli champions will face Azerbaijani side Sabah for a place in the group stage, according to Israeli sports reports.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva completed a dominant two-legged victory over Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday, winning 2-0 away in Serbia to advance 3-0 on aggregate and book a place in the UEFA Champions League playoff round. The Israeli champions will face Azerbaijani side Sabah for a spot in the group stage.
The win also ensures Be'er Sheva at least a place in the Europa League group stage, should they fail to advance past Sabah, according to Israeli sports reports.
Israel Football Association chairman Shino Zuares praised the achievement, calling it "so significant for our football" and noting the club is one round from a historic Champions League qualification, as reported by N12.
Be'er Sheva had won the first leg 1-0 at home despite playing with 10 men for the final half-hour, as noted in match reports.
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