Match report
Plzen Defeats Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-0 in Europa League
Hapoel Beer Sheva
0–2
FT
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
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28' Plzen Goal · Normal GoalL. Hejda · Assist: Milan Petržela -
53' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow CardD. Einbinder -
55' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow CardV. Broun -
58' Plzen subst · Substitution 1Off: Milan Petržela · On: V. Pilař -
59' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Einbinder · On: M. Melikson -
62' Plzen Card · Yellow CardAleš Hruška -
67' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 2Off: Isaac Cuenca · On: N. Zrihan -
68' Plzen Card · Yellow CardM. Krmenčík -
75' Plzen Card · Yellow CardDavid Limberský -
76' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow CardLoai Taha -
77' Plzen subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Kolář · On: A. Čermák -
80' Plzen Card · Yellow CardA. Čermák -
83' Plzen Goal · Normal GoalT. Hořava · Assist: R. Řezník -
89' Plzen subst · Substitution 3Off: 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.