Praise for Eliel Peretz’s Performance in Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s Win Over Sabah

During Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 2-1 victory over Sabah in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League playoffs, midfielder Eliel Peretz delivered a standout performance, providing the assist for the winning goal from a corner kick. Football pundit Roi Zrihan, speaking on the 'Kick Talk' podcast, highlighted Peretz's evolution following the departure of other key players: "Peretz effectively took charge of Hapoel Be'er Sheva. He was always a good player, but in the absence of others, he has become the team's best." Gili Vermouth, another analyst on the show, praised Peretz's technical abilities while criticizing manager Ran Kozuch's earlier decision to bench him, calling it "annoying." Vermouth added: "If Kangwa hadn't left, Peretz would likely still be on the bench. It is hard to understand why a coach would treat a star-level player this way." Dor Alon, another contributor, suggested that the reasons for Peretz's early-season benching were likely personal rather than professional. Nevertheless, the pundits agreed that Peretz has significantly elevated his game through his leadership, game management, and precise passing.