Hapoel Beer Sheva Beat Crvena Zvezda 2-0 to Take Control of Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s Two Goals Decide Belgrade Qualifier

Hapoel Beer Sheva secured a 2-0 victory over FK Crvena Zvezda at Stadium Rajko Mitić on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. A goalless first half gave way to a decisive second period, with I. Zlatanovic and J. East scoring after the hosts were reduced to ten players.

Hapoel Beer Sheva Seal 2-0 Victory

The visitors completed a controlled away performance under Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg, turning a balanced opening period into a clear result. Hapoel Beer Sheva took the lead in the 61st minute and added a second goal 18 minutes later to settle the match.

The result continued Hapoel Beer Sheva’s positive momentum after they entered the game with two wins in their previous three matches, despite losing their most recent fixture in that sequence. Crvena Zvezda had also won two of their last three games before this defeat, but their performance was undermined by two red cards.

Red Card Changes the Match

The match changed significantly in the 57th minute when D. Stankovic was sent off for FK Crvena Zvezda. The hosts were forced to play the remainder of the match with ten players, and Hapoel Beer Sheva quickly exploited the extra space.

Only four minutes after the dismissal, I. Zlatanovic opened the scoring with assistance from J. East. Crvena Zvezda’s task became even more difficult in the final minute, when M. Abu Fani also received a red card, leaving the hosts with nine players at the finish.

Zlatanovic and East Deliver Decisive Goals

I. Zlatanovic provided the breakthrough in the 61st minute, converting J. East’s assist to give Hapoel Beer Sheva a 1-0 advantage. The goal arrived at a crucial moment, immediately after the hosts had lost a player, and allowed the visitors to play with greater control.

J. East then moved from creator to scorer in the 79th minute, doubling the lead after receiving the final pass from E. Peretz. His involvement in both goals made him the standout attacking figure of the match and underlined Hapoel Beer Sheva’s efficiency in the second half.

Discipline and Form Define the Result

There were four recorded disciplinary incidents. I. Rotman was booked for Hapoel Beer Sheva in the 22nd minute, while Lucas Ventura received a yellow card in the 63rd; Crvena Zvezda’s two dismissals proved far more influential than the visitors’ cautions.

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s victory strengthened their position in the qualifying tie, while no standings data was available for either team in the relevant competition table. Across the two recorded meetings, Hapoel Beer Sheva now hold a 3-0 aggregate advantage after also winning 1-0 on August 4.