Result and Key Goal

Hapoel Beer Sheva defeated Sabah FK 2-1 in the Champions League. Sabah FK took the lead in the sixth minute through V. Simic assisted by T. Puchacz. The scorers of Hapoel Beer Sheva's two goals were not available from the match data.

Match Flow and Competition Context

The match opened with intense early action. Sabah FK created the game's first clear chance and converted it when Veljko Simic finished after six minutes. Hapoel Beer Sheva responded with increasing pressure as the half progressed. Several throw-ins and tackles marked the opening twenty minutes with both sides committing fouls. Igor Zlatanovic tested the goalkeeper from distance around the twenty-fifth minute. The home side finished the first half with three corners while limiting Sabah FK to two. The second half saw Hapoel Beer Sheva push forward more aggressively. They generated the majority of their seven shots from Zlatanovic alone. Sabah FK remained compact but managed only isolated counters. The game ended at 90 plus three minutes with Hapoel Beer Sheva securing the narrow victory.

Standout Stats and Takeaway

Hapoel Beer Sheva posted an expected goals value of 1.98 compared to Sabah FK's 0.7. The home team recorded ten shots on target while the visitors managed five. Zlatanovic led all players with seven shots and three on target. Home players also recorded three assists from Eliel Peretz. Sabah FK received one assist from Tymoteusz Puchacz. Hapoel Beer Sheva committed twelve fouls and picked up three yellow cards while Sabah FK avoided cards entirely. Corners finished three to two in favor of the home side. Offsides totaled three for Hapoel Beer Sheva and one for Sabah FK. The result gives Hapoel Beer Sheva a narrow advantage heading into the second leg. For more Champions League tips and live scores visit AltBets.