Anthony Nwakaeme Inspires Hapoel Beer Sheva to Israeli Cup Quarterfinals with Clinical Display

Nigerian striker Anthony Nwakaeme demonstrated his scoring prowess as Hapoel Beer Sheva secured a convincing 2-0 away victory against second division side Hapoel Ramat Gan in the Round of 16 of the Israeli Cup on Tuesday. The win, marked by first-half goals from Guy Melamed and Nwakaeme from the penalty spot, solidified Beer Sheva’s place in the quarterfinals of the competition.

Guy Melamed broke the deadlock for Beer Sheva in the 33rd minute, setting the stage for a dominant performance. Nwakaeme, from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute, confidently converted, sealing the fate of the encounter at 2-0 in favor of Beer Sheva.

Nwakaeme’s contribution in the Israeli Cup clash was particularly noteworthy, breaking a goal drought that spanned four consecutive games for Beer Sheva. His last goal for the team was on December 25, 2017, in a league clash against Maccabi Haifa, where he played a pivotal role in a 2-0 home victory.

The victory positions Hapoel Beer Sheva favorably as they advance to the quarterfinals, with their next challenge in the Israeli Cup yet to be determined. Their return to league action is scheduled for Saturday, where they will host Hapoel Ra’anana, with Nwakaeme undoubtedly carrying the momentum from his impactful performance into the upcoming fixtures.