Sabah Makes History: In the Champions League
Azerbaijani team Sabah defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva in extra time to secure their place in the league phase of the competition.
Facing Hapoel Beer Sheva in the UEFA Champions League play-off round, Azerbaijani representative Sabah achieved a major success by winning the tightly contested second leg in extra time.
The First Goal and the Equalized Score
The visiting team, Hapoel Beer Sheva, managed to take the lead in the 10th minute with a goal from Igor Zlatanovic. Sabah responded to this goal in the 38th minute with Christian Nwachukwu, setting the score for the first half.
Goals Exchanged in the Second Half
The visiting team took the lead again in the second half with a goal from Guy Mizrahi in the 61st minute. Sabah equalized the score again in the 74th minute with Umarali Rakhmonaliev, heightening the excitement in the match.
Excitement Heading into Extra Time
The Azerbaijani representative made the score 3-2 with a goal from Tellur Mutallimov in the 90+4th minute, and the match went to extra time after the end of regulation.
Dominance in Extra Time
Taking full control of the game in extra time, Sabah extended the lead with goals from Orphe Mbina in the 101st minute and Joy-Lance Mickels in the 115th minute.
Historic Success and League Phase
Defeating their opponent 6-4 on aggregate, Sabah celebrated reaching the league phase of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history.