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Levski Sofia Advances in Europa League After Thrilling Penalty Shootout in Nyíregyháza
Nyíregyháza, Hungary – In a match full of emotions and twists, Levski Sofia defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva in a penalty shootout after the game ended in a draw at the end of regular and extra time. The Városi Stadion witnessed a vibrant clash corresponding to the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, refereed by German official Florian Badstubner.
The match was characterized by intensity and physical play, reflected in the numerous cards shown. A. Neves of Levski Sofia received a yellow card in the 59th minute, followed by Lucas Ventura of Hapoel Beer Sheva in the 61st. Tensions escalated in extra time with the expulsion of Lucas Ventura in the 109th minute and a yellow card to Miguel Vitor in the 111th. K. Kangwa of Hapoel Beer Sheva was also cautioned in the 80th minute.
A. Turgeman put Hapoel Beer Sheva ahead in the 105th minute with an assist from R. Levy, but M. Sangare of Levski Sofia equalized in the 114th minute, assisted by K. Fabien, taking the match to the dramatic penalty shootout.
From the penalty spot, fortune favored Levski Sofia. E. Almog and A. Turgeman missed their penalties for Hapoel Beer Sheva, as did B. Rupanov and K. Kangwa. For Levski Sofia, K. Fabien, C. Makoun, and M. Sangare scored their kicks, securing the victory and advancement in the competition.
Substitutions levski sofia: at minute 60 Rildo came in and M. Sangare went out., at minute 79 A. Neves came in and O. Kamdem went out., at minute 79 M. Petkov came in and K. Fabien went out., at minute 88 Everton Bala came in and B. Rupanov went out., at minute 103 G. Kostadinov came in and C. Ohene went out., at minute 103 R. Kirilov came in and P. Myslovic went out.
Substitutions hapoel beer sheva: at minute 72 I. Zlatanovic came in and A. Turgeman went out., at minute 72 Z. Ahmed came in and M. Kanaan went out., at minute 90 H. Lopes came in and O. Davidzada went out., at minute 90 A. C. Ganah came in and E. Almog went out., at minute 93 M. Baltaxa came in and Miguel Vitor went out., at minute 93 D. Biton came in and R. Levy went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Hapoel Beer Sheva
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