Tension intensified at Giulești Stadium during the first leg of the Champions League play-off match between Hapoel Beer Sheva and Sabah Baku, which ended with a 2-1 victory for the Israeli team.
In the 77th minute, a brawl broke out in section 2, involving several Israeli supporters.
Security personnel and police quickly intervened to diffuse the situation amidst the chaos among Hapoel Beer Sheva fans.
Match Highlights
However, the turmoil was short-lived. Just two minutes later, Igor Zlatanovic scored the decisive goal, bringing the score to 2-1 and transforming the atmosphere from tension to celebration.
Zlatanovic’s goal in the 79th minute marked a comeback for Hapoel Beer Sheva, which had been trailing 0-1. They left Giulești with a crucial advantage ahead of the return leg next week.
Post-Match Issues
Following the final whistle, Bucharest law enforcement announced they had initiated a report for the prosecution regarding explosive materials, as well as two separate reports for preventing and combating illicit drug trafficking and consumption.
Additionally, two fines were imposed, totaling 800 lei, alongside two supplementary sanctions banning access to sporting events for six months.
Final Score: Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 Sabah Baku
Scorers: East 43′, Zlatanovic 79′ / J. Michels 7′
