Nwakaeme Strikes, Ogu Stands Tall as Hapoel Beer-Sheva Secures Draw Against 10-Man Beitar Jerusalem

In a thrilling encounter on Monday, Super Eagles striker Anthony Nwakaeme showcased his goal-scoring prowess, finding the back of the net for Hapoel Beer-Sheva in their 2-2 draw against 10-man Beitar Jerusalem in the Israeli top flight. This marks Nwakaeme’s fourth goal in just nine league appearances this season.

The action-packed match unfolded with Beitar taking the lead in the 52nd minute. Nwakaeme swiftly responded, equalizing for Hapoel Beer-Sheva just three minutes later. The turning point came in the 56th minute when Beitar’s Michael Seroshtan received a straight red card, reducing them to 10 men.

Capitalizing on their numerical advantage, Hapoel Beer-Sheva took control of the game, going 2-1 up through Maor Melikson. However, Beitar demonstrated resilience, and in the 92nd minute, Erik Sabo scored the crucial equalizer, ensuring both teams shared the spoils.

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The draw leaves Hapoel Beer-Sheva in the second position on the league table with 24 points, level with leaders Hapoel Haifa. The top spot is determined by superior goal difference, making the title race in the Israeli top flight an intense battle between the two closely matched teams.