Beitar Jerusalem narrowly defeated AEK Larnaca in the Conference League qualifiers.
Carabali's goal in the 77th minute gave Beitar Jerusalem a 1-0 victory over AEK Larnaca at the AEK Arena in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Beitar Jerusalem secured a favorable result, while AEK Larnaca suffered a defeat at home.
- 0'The match has started.
AEK Larnaca hosts Beitar Jerusalem.
- 7'E. Ansah received an early yellow card.
In the 7th minute, E. Ansah of Beitar Jerusalem received a yellow card for a rough tackle. This was an early warning for the Beitar Jerusalem players in a match that was currently 0-0.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 54'O. Atzili received a yellow card.
In the 54th minute, O. Atzili of Beitar Jerusalem received a yellow card. The match remains goalless, with AEK Larnaca and Beitar Jerusalem tied 0-0.
- 57'Beitar Jerusalem made a substitution in the 57th minute.
In the 57th minute, Beitar Jerusalem brought T. Muzie on to replace Y. Shua. This substitution occurred while the match was still tied at 0-0.
- 57'Beitar Jerusalem made a substitution in the 57th minute.
57th minute,Beitar JerusalemS. Weissman was brought on to replace E. Ansah. The away team made a personnel change while the match was still 0-0.
- 57'Beitar Jerusalem adjusts its personnel.
In the 57th minute, Beitar Jerusalem brought J. Kalu on to replace O. Atzili. The away team made a substitution, but the game remained goalless.
- 62'AEK Larnaca made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, AEK Larnaca made a substitution: Y. Gurfinkel came on, and K. Pileas left the match.
- 62'AEK Larnaca made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
62nd minute,G. EkpolosubstituteMiramonThis marks a personnel adjustment at AEK Larnaca.
- 63'AEK Larnaca made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, AEK Larnaca brought Y. Amyn on to replace D. Ivanovic. This substitution came while the match was still goalless.
- 65'N. Muche received a yellow card in the 65th minute.
In the 65th minute, N. Muche (Beitar Jerusalem) received a yellow card for a tripping foul. Beitar Jerusalem continued to receive cards while the game remained goalless.
- 69'AEK Larnaca made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, C. Kyriakou came on as a substitute for I. Pankov of AEK Larnaca. The home team made another substitution as the game remained evenly matched.
- 75'M. van der Hoorn received a red card.
In the 75th minute, M. van der Hoorn of AEK Larnaca received a red card for a foul on Holding. AEK Larnaca will have to play with ten men for the remainder of the match.
- 76'AEK Larnaca makes a substitution after red card.
In the 76th minute, AEK Larnaca brought Z. Adoni onto the field to replace A. Layouni. This was a personnel change made immediately after M. van der Hoorn received a red card in the 75th minute.
- 77'B. Carabali puts Beitar Jerusalem ahead.
In the 77th minute, B. Carabali scored, giving Beitar Jerusalem a 0-1 lead against AEK Larnaca. The goal came shortly after AEK Larnaca received a red card, further solidifying Beitar Jerusalem's advantage.
- 82'Beitar Jerusalem made a substitution in the 82nd minute.
In the 82nd minute, Z. Ben Shimol came on as a substitute for N. Muche for Beitar Jerusalem. The visiting team made the substitution after taking the lead against AEK Larnaca.
- 90+4'Z. Ben Shimol received a yellow card at the end of the match.
In the 90+4th minute, Z. Ben Shimol (Beitar Jerusalem) received a yellow card for a foul on Holding. The card came in injury time, when Beitar Jerusalem was leading 1-0.
- KTFinal score: AEK Larnaca 0-1 Beitar Jerusalem
The match ended with a score of 0-1.
Updated at 01:24 on July 24, 2026
AEK Larnaca will host Beitar Jerusalem at the AEK Arena in the UEFA Europa Conference League at 23:30 on July 23, 2026. The last encounter between the two teams ended in a draw, creating a balance ahead of this rematch.
Match context
This is a match between AEK Larnaca and Beitar Jerusalem at the AEK Arena. Home advantage allows AEK Larnaca to enter the game in a familiar setting, while Beitar Jerusalem must find a way to maintain their defensive solidity when playing on the opponent's pitch.
A balanced confrontation
The two teams have only had one recent recorded encounter. AEK Larnaca has yet to win, Beitar Jerusalem has also yet to win, and the draw suggests that the gap between the two sides was not clearly reflected in that encounter.
Because the head-to-head history only includes one match, it's not possible to draw a broad enough picture of either team's long-term dominance. Therefore, the rematch at AEK Arena will most likely be decided by how the two teams approach the game and their ability to capitalize on crucial moments.
There isn't enough data to assess form and squad strength.
The available information does not include recent match results, league standings, absentee lists, or expected lineups. Therefore, there is no reliable basis to assess which team is in better form, nor to determine the impact of personnel changes on the game.
Tactical analysis
Without specific information about the formations and tactics of the two teams, it's impossible to say for sure what tactical approach AEK Larnaca or Beitar Jerusalem will choose. The key factor to consider is their ability to control the game and convert opportunities, especially in a match where their most recent encounter was evenly matched.
General assessment
AEK Larnaca and Beitar Jerusalem enter the match with a recent head-to-head record that doesn't favor either side. AEK Larnaca has home advantage at AEK Arena, but the available data isn't sufficient to determine a clear winner.
With the information confirmed, this is a difficult match to predict before kick-off. The outcome could depend on each team's initiative, discipline, and effective use of opportunities at each stage.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
