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Hapoel Beer Sheva Europa League venue relocation

Overview

The UEFA Europa League league phase fixture between Hapoel Beer Sheva and Dinamo Zagreb, held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, ended in a 0-0 draw. The match took place at the Superbet Arena-Giulești in Bucharest, Romania, as Hapoel Beer Sheva is playing home matches there due to security concerns in Israel. Dinamo Zagreb manager Mario Kovačević expressed satisfaction with the result, noting that the team showed “necessary grit and defensive solidity” despite facing challenges with player illnesses.

While the team struggled to create significant offensive opportunities, recording only one shot on target, the clean sheet was viewed as a realistic outcome. The draw earned Croatia 0.250 coefficient points and Dinamo 150,000 euros in UEFA prize money. Following the match, reports emerged that Dinamo Zagreb forward Arber Hoxha may be close to a transfer to Al Wahd in the United Arab Emirates, a move potentially worth 2.5 to 3 million euros.

Ahead of their scheduled matchup against AZ Alkmaar, Hapoel Beer Sheva is facing mounting logistical and physical difficulties. Goalkeeper Ofir Marciano noted that the absence of a home crowd is a disadvantage, stating that playing in neutral territory feels “less than fair from a sporting perspective.” Coach Ran Kozuch added that the increased travel requirements necessitated by playing in Romania are physically taxing for the players. Following a narrow loss in the Champions League play-offs against FC Sabah, the club is looking to regroup. Meanwhile, AZ Alkmaar player Ayoub Oufkir expressed high confidence regarding the encounter, stating his intent to secure the club’s first points in the competition.

Entities

Hapoel Beer Sheva · Dinamo Zagreb · Mario Kovacevic · Giulești Stadium · AZ Alkmaar

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces logistical challenges ahead of AZ matchup

    Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces physical and logistical hurdles, including playing home games in Romania, ahead of their Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Hapoel Be'er Sheva to face AZ Alkmaar in Europa League

    AZ Alkmaar hosts Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the second round of the UEFA Europa League league phase as both clubs seek their first win of the tournament.

  3. [SPORTS] 20 sources
    Dinamo Zagreb draws with Hapoel Beer Sheva in Europa League opener

    Dinamo Zagreb drew 0-0 with Hapoel Beer Sheva in their Europa League opener. Amidst the match, reports suggest forward Arber Hoxha is nearing a transfer to Al Wahd.

  4. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Dinamo Zagreb faces Hapoel Beer Sheva in Europa League opener

    Dinamo Zagreb faces Hapoel Beer Sheva in their Europa League opener in Bucharest, dealing with key player absences due to illness and recent domestic form issues.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    UEFA Europa League schedule set for Dinamo Zagreb and Hapoel Beer Sheva

    The 2026/2027 UEFA Europa League schedule is set, with Hapoel Beer Sheva playing home matches in Bucharest against teams including Dinamo Zagreb and Juventus.

Sources

24sata.hr · amp.sportsmole.co.uk · azfanpage.nl · centralna.ba · dnevno.hr · eventbrite.co.uk · footballwhispers.com · fr12.nl · gol.dnevnik.hr · gsp.ro · index.hr · informedhealth.org · jutarnji.hr · lat.sputnikportal.rs · n1info.ba · narod.hr · novilist.hr · nsuzivo.rs · oslobodjenje.ba · reprezentacija.ba · sarajevo-x.com · sport.hrt.hr · sportarena.hr · sportklub.hr · sportklub.n1info.hr · sportske.jutarnji.hr · sportskeeda.com · telegram.hr · telesport.telegram.hr · toffeeweb.com · vi.nl · voetbalprimeur.nl · voetbalzone.nl · zagreb.info

This summary has been updated 12 times: see revision history