Hapoel Beer Sheva Dominates Vikingur Reykjavik in Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Beer Sheva took a commanding step toward the next round of the UEFA Champions League qualifying stages with a convincing 2-0 home victory over Vikingur Reykjavik on July 30, 2026. The Israeli champions controlled much of the match at the Turner Stadium, demonstrating their European pedigree.

The hosts broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute when a swift counter-attack ended with a clinical finish from winger Ramzi Safouri. Hapoel doubled their lead shortly after the hour mark, as veteran striker Itay Shechter rose highest to meet a corner and powered a header past the helpless Vikingur keeper.

Vikingur Reykjavik struggled to create clear chances, with Hapoel’s defense marshaled by captain Miguel Vitor remaining organized throughout. The Icelandic side’s best effort came late in the first half, but a sprawling save from Hapoel goalkeeper Omri Glazer kept the clean sheet intact.

The result puts Hapoel Beer Sheva in a strong position ahead of the second leg in Iceland, where a draw or even a narrow loss would see them through. For Vikingur, a two-goal deficit away from home leaves them with a mountain to climb in what has already been a testing European campaign.