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Nwakaeme, Ogu combine to rescue Hapoel Beer Sheva in Europa League

Nigeria internationals Anthony Nwakaeme and John Ogu helped Hapoel Beer Sheeva fight back to a 2-2 home draw against APOEL Nicosia in Thursday's Europa League third qualifying round encounter.

Having recently lost out, for the second consecutive year, in their quest for a Champions League spot, APOEL were determined to continue the Isreali champions' woes.

Within 28 minutes of play, the Camels were rattled twice after Nuno Morais' - from the penalty spot - and Cafu handed the visitors a two-goal lead.

Ogu, benefitting off a Nwakaeme assist, halved the deficit in the 42nd minute before the bulky forward intervened in the second half to help his side avoid a home loss.