Hapoel Jerusalem W beat Budućnost W 1-0 in Veria to claim third place in the UEFA Women's Champions League first qualifying round, Jaielly scoring the only goal in the 7th minute.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Jaielly (J. Gomes da Silva) scored the only goal of the match in the 7th minute, finishing with a right-footed shot after Michaela Warko provided the assist. The Brazilian forward's early strike gave Hapoel a lead they would never relinquish.
Budućnost struggled to create clear chances against a compact Hapoel defence. The Montenegrin side's best spell came just before half-time, but Patience Peterson-Kundok was booked in the 44th minute for a frustrated challenge, and the score remained 0-1 at the break.
Hapoel's Hili Shalom received a yellow card early in the second half (48th minute) for dangerous play. Budućnost manager Dušan Globarević made a triple substitution in the 63rd minute, introducing Dunja Bojanić, Tatev Khachatryan and later Sanija Pacariz (73rd minute) in search of an equaliser, but Hapoel's backline held firm.
Michaela Warko was booked late on (86th minute) for a bad foul, while Budućnost threw on Sofija Vlaovic for Mara Mccleary in the 88th minute. Despite four substitutions and six minutes of added time, the hosts could not find a way through.
The turning point
Jaielly's 7th-minute goal was the decisive moment. Playing in a third-place play-off after both sides lost their semi-finals on 22 July — Budućnost on penalties to Neftçi (0-0 aet, 4-3 pens), Hapoel 3-1 to PAOK — the early concession forced Budućnost to chase the game from the outset. They never truly recovered.
Key performers
- Jaielly (Hapoel Jerusalem W) — Match-winner with a composed 7th-minute finish. One shot, one goal, and relentless running in attack throughout.
- Michaela Warko (Hapoel Jerusalem W) — Provided the assist for the only goal and worked tirelessly in midfield, though she was booked late on.
- L. Tsuk (Hapoel Jerusalem W) — The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet, organising a defence that absorbed 83 minutes of pressure after the early goal.
- Patience Peterson-Kundok (Budućnost W) — Booked before half-time but was one of the few Budućnost players to impose herself in midfield before being substituted in the 63rd minute.
By the numbers — interpreted
Budućnost dominated territorial possession according to available match data, but Hapoel's defensive organisation meant the Montenegrin side rarely turned that into high-quality chances. Hapoel registered more shots on target (6 to 4 per the Facebook live score tracker), reflecting their efficiency on the counter after the early goal. The single yellow card each in the first half reflected a match that was competitive but never ill-tempered.
What it means
Hapoel Jerusalem finish third in their first qualifying round mini-tournament, a respectable result for the Israeli champions in their first appearance at this stage of the competition. Budućnost Podgorica end the tournament without a win after their penalty shoot-out defeat to Neftçi in the semi-final.
Neither side advances to the second qualifying round — only the mini-tournament winners progress. Hapoel's next competitive fixture will be in the 2026/27 Israeli Ligat Nashim season, while Budućnost will return to the Montenegrin Women's League to defend their domestic title.
Verdict
A match decided by a single moment of quality in the opening minutes. Hapoel executed a disciplined game plan: score early, then defend deep and in numbers. Budućnost lacked the cutting edge to break them down, and their European campaign ends without a goal from open play across two matches.
Match Events
Key match events between Budućnost W and Hapoel Jerusalem W — 1 goal and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Workou
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API data: 2 Aug 2026