Sabah FK delivered a clinical attacking masterclass to beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva 5-2 in a Champions League encounter that featured seven goals and little mercy for the visitors.
The Azerbaijan outfit found the net five times, exploiting defensive frailties that saw Hapoel concede twice as many as they managed themselves. The Israeli side scored two but offered scant resistance as Sabah turned the contest into a one-sided offensive showcase.
Rare firepower on the European stage
While Champions League nights are often cagey affairs, this was anything but. Sabah's five-goal haul represents a statement performance in a competition where tight margins usually decide outcomes. Hapoel's two strikes proved token contributions in a match that slipped away early and never came back.
For Sabah, the result underlines growing confidence in Europe's toughest club tournament. For Hapoel, defensive fragility at this level leaves little room for optimism.
Seven goals in 90 minutes: sometimes the scoreboard tells the whole story.