One point apiece as Hapoel Beer Sheva and Dinamo Zagreb draw 0-0

Hapoel Beer Sheva drew 0-0 with Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Europa League League Stage, with neither side able to find a goal at Rapid-Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest. The result leaves both teams with one point from their opening game.

A quiet opening match

The match produced no goal scorers and no recorded change on the scoreboard. With the available match events limited to substitutions, there is no indication of a decisive attacking breakthrough or a clear winner. The goalless result means both teams finished their first League Stage fixture unbeaten, but neither could turn its possession or attacking moments into a winning goal.

Both Hapoel Beer Sheva and Dinamo Zagreb entered the match having most recently drawn, and another draw kept that pattern intact. The outcome points to a closely balanced contest rather than a game shaped by a late comeback or sustained dominance from either side. No significant cards or other disciplinary incidents are listed in the supplied events.

Substitutions shape the second half

Dinamo made the first change in the 24th minute, sending M. Zajc on for L. Kacavenda. The Croatian side then made two further substitutions shortly after the hour mark: S. Prevljak replaced A. Hoxha in the 63rd minute, followed by L. Ivanusec coming on for M. Orsic at 64'. Those changes were the clearest attempt to refresh Dinamo’s options during the match.

Hapoel Beer Sheva waited until the latter stages to adjust its lineup. A. C. Ganah replaced Y. Malede in the 69th minute, while H. Kanaan and M. Abu Rumi entered together in the 75th minute for A. Forson and J. East. The timing of those moves gave Hapoel fresh players for the closing phase, but the changes did not produce the goal required to separate the teams.

Both teams begin with one point

In the current League Round table, Hapoel Beer Sheva sit eighth after one game, with one point, one draw and a goal difference of zero. Dinamo Zagreb are ninth, also with one point from one match and a zero goal difference. The identical records underline how little separated the teams in the opening round, although Hapoel occupy the higher listed position.

The 19:00 UTC fixture was refereed by John Brooks of England and finished with the points shared. Hapoel and Dinamo now carry a draw apiece in the League Stage standings, with the goalless scoreline defining a disciplined but ultimately inconclusive opening night.