​University of Craiova dominated the match at Severina but conceded a goal in one of the only stages for the visitors to draw 1-1 with Hapoel Beer Shea in the first leg of the Conference League play-offs.

Mirel Redoi’s team was outnumbered after Papp (’46) was sent off, and Gothel (’70) opened the scoring for the hosts.

In the 73rd minute, Elhamed (former Dynamo player, now Hapoel) fouled Krets in the penalty area, received a second yellow card, and Ivan equalized from the penalty spot.

Know:

• The return will take place next Thursday, from 20:00, in Israel.

• Romania is also represented in the playoffs of the Conference League by FCSB (match with “Viking”) and CFR Cluj (match with “Maribor”).

The teams developed:

CSU Craiova: Lazar – Papp, Raul Silva, Skrečiu – Hanka (Căpăţănă ’63), Al. Krets, Matei, Banku – Bayaram, Kolich (Martych ’46), Ivan. coach: Mirel Radoy

Hapoel Beer Sheva: Glazer – Tibi, Elhamed, Miguel Vitor, Elder Lopez – Barreiro, Micha (Selmani ’68), Keltjens, Abu Abaid, Ansa (Hatuel ’55) – Hemed (Dadya ’75). coach: Elyaniv Barda.

Who is Hapoel Be’er Sheva?

Hapoel Be’er Sheva is a club founded in 1949 that plays in a 13,000-seat stadium.

He has five titles and three national cups to his credit, and at the European level, the highest result is qualification for the 1/8 finals of the UEFA Europa League in the 2016-2017 season.

In the previous matches, Hapoel Beer Sheva beat Dynamo Minsk (2:1 at home and 1:0 away) and Lugano (2:0 away and 3:1 at home).

The “Reds” have been coached by the former iconic player of the Elyaniv Barda team since the summer of this year, and last season they finished in 2nd place.