Hapoel Beersheba Faces OFI Crete in Europa League After Stellar Run
Hapoel Beersheba prepares to face OFI Crete in the Europa League following consecutive 5-2 victories that propelled them to the top of the Israeli league.
Hapoel Beersheba is set to face OFI Crete away on Thursday in the fourth round of the Europa League, as Greek media closely monitor the impressive form of Ran Kozuch's squad. Following a 5-2 victory over Maccabi Haifa, Beersheba secured another win by the exact same scoreline against Maccabi Petah Tikva, netting a total of 10 goals in just two league matches.
The Athletic praised the Reds, noting that Hapoel Beersheba looks in monstrous form and has climbed to the top of the Israeli league table after claiming its fifth consecutive victory. Greek sports outlets also highlighted the dramatic nature of the latest win, pointing out that Beersheba had to overcome a 2-1 deficit just before halftime against Maccabi Petah Tikva before scoring four unanswered goals to seal a dominant 5-2 triumph.
Meanwhile, OFI Crete also enters the upcoming European fixture in high spirits following a narrow 1-0 away win against Panetolikos. OFI head coach Christos Kontis shared his thoughts ahead of the crucial European clash, emphasizing the high intensity of the competition and expressing confidence in his squad's ambition to advance to the knockout stages.
