Maccabi Haifa took a commanding step towards the next round of the UEFA Europa Conference League with a comprehensive 3-0 home victory over FC Torpedo Zhodino on Thursday, July 31st, 2025. The qualifying round first-leg match, kicking off at 02:00, was dominated by the Israeli champions from start to finish. Haifa's quality shone through as they built a healthy aggregate lead, with goals spread across the match to put the tie firmly in their control. The key moments included an early opener to settle nerves, a second goal before halftime to establish control, and a third after the break to seal the result. This performance and result heavily favor Maccabi Haifa's progression in European competition. The Belarusian side, Torpedo Zhodino, now faces a monumental task in the return leg. Haifa's manager will be pleased with both the result and the clean sheet.