Match report

Plzen Defeats Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-0 in Europa League

Hapoel Beer Sheva
Hapoel Beer Sheva
0–2
FT
Plzen
Plzen
Dec 7, 2017

In a decisive UEFA Europa League match, Plzen triumphed over Hapoel Beer Sheva with a 2-0 victory. The Czech side demonstrated superior play, with goals from L. Hejda and T. Hořava securing their win. Hapoel Beer Sheva struggled to find their rhythm, despite several yellow cards that disrupted Plzen's momentum.

Key Facts

  • • L. Hejda scored the first goal for Plzen in the 28th minute, assisted by Milan Petržela.
  • • T. Hořava added a second goal for Plzen in the 83rd minute, assisted by R. Rezník.
  • • Hapoel Beer Sheva received four yellow cards: D. Einbinder (53'), V. Broun (55'), L. Taha (76').
  • • Plzen had three yellow cards: Aleš Hruška (62'), M. Krmenčík (68'), David Limberský (75'), A. Čermák (80').
  • • Final score: Hapoel Beer Sheva 0-2 Plzen.

Lineups

Hapoel Beer Sheva

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 55 G. Haimov (G)
  • 69 M. Korhut (D)
  • 44 H. Elhamed (D)
  • 20 L. Taha (D)
  • 81 D. Elo (D)
  • 7 M. Radi (M)
  • 11 D. Einbinder (M)
  • 15 V. Broun (M)
  • 22 Isaac Cuenca (M)
  • 99 T. Pekhart (F)
  • 18 M. Ohana (M)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Melikson
  • 19 N. Zrihan
  • 1 D. Goresh
  • 2 B. Bitton
  • 4 Miguel Vitor
  • 14 B. Sahar
  • 30 J. Ogu

Plzen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Hruška (G)
  • 4 R. Hubník (D)
  • 14 R. Řezník (D)
  • 8 D. Limberský (D)
  • 2 L. Hejda (D)
  • 11 M. Petržela (M)
  • 26 D. Kolář (M)
  • 7 T. Hořava (M)
  • 10 J. Kopic (M)
  • 17 P. Hrošovský (M)
  • 15 M. Krmenčík (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 V. Pilař
  • 25 A. Čermák
  • 23 M. Bakoš
  • 1 M. Kozáčik
  • 19 J. Kovařík
  • 24 M. Havel
  • 33 A. Ivanschitz

Timeline

  1. Plzen
    28' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Hejda · Assist: Milan Petržela
  2. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    53' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow Card
    D. Einbinder
  3. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    55' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow Card
    V. Broun
  4. Plzen
    58' Plzen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Milan Petržela · On: V. Pilař
  5. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    59' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Einbinder · On: M. Melikson
  6. Plzen
    62' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    Aleš Hruška
  7. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    67' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Isaac Cuenca · On: N. Zrihan
  8. Plzen
    68' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Krmenčík
  9. Plzen
    75' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    David Limberský
  10. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    76' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow Card
    Loai Taha
  11. Plzen
    77' Plzen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kolář · On: A. Čermák
  12. Plzen
    80' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Čermák
  13. Plzen
    83' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hořava · Assist: R. Řezník
  14. Plzen
    89' Plzen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Krmenčík · On: M. Bakoš

Match Stats

Stat Hapoel Beer Sheva Plzen
Fouls 5 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 506 338
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 436 270
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Hejda's early goal in the 28th minute put Plzen ahead and gave them a significant boost in confidence and momentum.
  • ▸ T. Hořava's second goal in the 83rd minute effectively sealed the victory for Plzen, despite Hapoel Beer Sheva's attempts to fight back.