Hapoel Tel Aviv shocks Atalanta to keep Conference League campaign alive

There was terrific action in UEFA Conference League play over the weekend as Hapoel Tel Aviv stunned Italy's Atalanta in a match that ended nil-nil, keeping its continental hopes alive, while Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 2-1 in Lugano and may be ousted from contention next week.Hapoel Tel Aviv and Atalanta played to a goalless draw in the first leg of UEFA Conference League Playoff Round action.Chances were difficult to come by from both sides, but when called upon, the keepers made the timely saves. The second leg will be played in Miskolc, Hungary, next Thursday, with the winner claiming one of the Conference League League stage places.With 1,500 supporters accompanying Hapoel Tel Aviv, the Reds pressed high early on as they tried to create a turnover and then capitalize on the situation.