Beitar Jerusalem 2-3 AEK Larnaca: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Europa Conference League · Thursday 30 July 2026 · Stadionul Ilie Oană, Ploieşti · referee Fabio Verssimo · full time
Full time: Beitar Jerusalem 2-3 AEK Larnaca
AEK Larnaca won 3-2 away at Beitar Jerusalem in Europa Conference League on Thursday 30 July 2026. The goals: Hrvoje Milicevic 26', Omer Atzili 45+2', Hrvoje Milicevic 52', Omer Atzili 87', Riad Bajic 90+2'.
How AEK Larnaca won it
The opening goal came in the 26th minute: Hrvoje Milicevic from the penalty spot for AEK Larnaca. Beitar Jerusalem levelled at 1-1 in the 45th minute (+2) through Omer Atzili from the penalty spot. Hrvoje Milicevic made it 1-2 to AEK Larnaca in the 52nd minute. Beitar Jerusalem levelled at 2-2 in the 87th minute through Omer Atzili, set up by Nana Antwi. Riad Bajic made it 2-3 to AEK Larnaca in the 90th minute (+2).
It was 1-1 at half-time, and the second half changed the result.
Hrvoje Milicevic scored twice.
Omer Atzili scored twice.
The referee, Fabio Verssimo, showed 10 yellow cards: 7 to Beitar Jerusalem and 3 to AEK Larnaca.
Beitar Jerusalem: A. Cohen, 4-3-3 · AEK Larnaca: M. Camoranesi, 4-2-3-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
Beitar Jerusalem had 12 shots on target, AEK Larnaca 6.
Beitar Jerusalem had 63% of the ball, but AEK Larnaca took the points.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Beitar Jerusalem came into it with 4 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.5 a match, with 1.66 expected goals for and – against, and had won 50% of their matches.
AEK Larnaca came into it with 2 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.5 a match, and had won 50% of their matches.
Beitar Jerusalem vs AEK Larnaca: the match in numbers
| Beitar Jerusalem | Match statistics | AEK Larnaca |
|---|---|---|
| 63% | Ball possession | 37% |
| 24 | Total shots | 10 |
| 12 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 5 | Corners | 8 |
| 23 | Fouls | 28 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 6 | Yellow cards | 3 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Omer Atzili (Beitar Jerusalem), rated 6.9 by Sportmonks, with 2 goals.
Beitar Jerusalem
- Omer Atzili 6.9 2 goals
- Nadav Markovich 6.5
- Yarden Shua 6.5
- Johnbosco Samuel Kalu 6.5
- Eugene Ansah 6.4
AEK Larnaca
- Riad Bajic 6.8 1 goal
- Djordje Ivanovic 6.5
- Charalampos Kyriakou 6.5
- Waldo Rubio 6.4
- Amor Layouni 6.4
The lowest-rated starter was Miguel Silva at 5.7. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
Questions about Beitar Jerusalem vs AEK Larnaca
What was the score in Beitar Jerusalem vs AEK Larnaca?
Beitar Jerusalem 2-3 AEK Larnaca (half-time 1-1), Europa Conference League, Thursday 30 July 2026.
Who scored in Beitar Jerusalem vs AEK Larnaca?
Hrvoje Milicevic 26', Omer Atzili 45+2', Hrvoje Milicevic 52', Omer Atzili 87', Riad Bajic 90+2'.
Did Moneyball predict Beitar Jerusalem vs AEK Larnaca correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Beitar Jerusalem vs AEK Larnaca?
Omer Atzili, rated 6.9 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Beitar Jerusalem vs AEK Larnaca?
Fabio Verssimo.
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