«Sabah» beat «Hapoel Beer-Sheva» 4-2 in extra time to advance to the final

The return leg of the Europa Conference League playoff round took place in Baku, delivering a real football thriller, as reported by One.uz.

Azerbaijan’s Sabah FC hosted Israel’s Hapoel Beer-Sheva at home. After losing the first leg 1:2, the Baku side returned with determination and a strong desire to win.

In the 74th minute, Umarali Rahmonaliyev scored a crucial goal to make it 2:2 on the night, leveling the aggregate score and giving Sabah a lifeline. As the match approached its end, Mutalimov scored the third goal in the 90+4th minute, making it 4:3 on the night and 4:4 on aggregate, sending the game into extra time.

During extra time, Sabah asserted their mental dominance and overwhelmed their opponent. Mbina scored in the 101st minute, and Miskele added another in the 115th, securing a 5:2 win in the second leg.

This result gave Sabah a 6:4 aggregate victory, earning them a place in the newly formatted league phase of the Europa Conference League. Rahmonaliyev’s 74th-minute goal was the turning point, lifting the team from a difficult situation and driving them forward.

Umarali Rahmonaliyev’s role Uzbekistani defensive midfielder Umarali Rahmonaliyev scored the pivotal goal in the 74th minute, pulling Sabah back from 2:4 down to 2:2 on the night. That goal gave the team a psychological boost, renewed their energy, and laid the foundation for the subsequent goals.

His movement, awareness, and finish demonstrated the team’s mental resilience. Although he was substituted later for tactical reasons, his influence continued to shape the team’s performance for the remainder of the match.

Rahmonaliyev’s performance highlighted the growing impact of Uzbek players in European competitions. Source: One.uz