Israelis draw Besiktas in Europa League

Hapoel Be'erSheva to face Turkish side in last 32 of competition.

By Andrew Sherwood
  • Andrew Sherwood is the Jewish News Sport and Community Editor
12 December 2016, 12:39 pm

Israeli champions Hapoel Be’erSheva will face a trip to Turkey having been drawn against Besiktas in their last 32 tie of the Europa League.

The two-legged tie takes place in February, with the first leg set to be played in Israel.

The tie is set to be played under heavy security, particularly in light of the terror attacks which took place outside the Turkish club’s stadium on Saturday night, where two bombs killed 38 people.

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