Mohammad Abu Fani shines in Serbia as Niv Eliasi faces tough debut in Greece

Israeli national team midfielder Mohammad Abu Fani returned to the starting lineup for Red Star Belgrade after serving a suspension, playing a key role in their 4-0 victory over Cukaricki. In the 47th minute, he provided an assist for Christian Balov, who scored the team's second goal. With this win, Red Star maintained a perfect record after four rounds, leading the Serbian league table with 12 points. Former Hapoel Tel Aviv player Loizos Loizou also scored in the match. Meanwhile, Israeli goalkeeper Niv Eliasi, currently on loan from Hapoel Be'er Sheva to the Greek club Levadiakos, had a difficult debut. His team suffered a 4-0 defeat against PAOK Thessaloniki. Eliasi conceded four goals throughout the match and conceded a penalty late in the game after committing a foul in the box.