In a night of high drama in the Israeli Ligat Al Women’s Championship, Nigerian forward Juliet Sunday delivered a breathtaking performance, scoring twice to lead Hapoel Beer Sheva to a long-awaited 2-1 victory over Tel Aviv.

This win, which is their first of the season after 15 games, sent shockwaves through the league and provided a glimmer of hope for the struggling club.

Sunday Strikes Early

The game had barely begun when Sunday announced her intentions.

Just two minutes into the match, the former Bayelsa Queens star capitalized on a defensive lapse to fire her team into an early lead.

The goal stunned the Tel Aviv defense and set the tone for a fiercely contested encounter.

With Hapoel Beersheva desperately clinging to their narrow advantage, Tel Aviv pushed forward relentlessly, forcing the home side into a defensive battle.

Nigerian midfielder Barakat Olaiya, playing for Tel Aviv, orchestrated several attacking moves in search of an equalizer.

A Crucial Second Goal

Despite Tel Aviv’s dominance in possession, it was Sunday who struck again in the 76th minute with a clinical finish.

The stadium erupted as the Nigerian forward doubled the lead, putting her side on the brink of their first league win of the season.

However, the drama was far from over. Just three minutes later, Tel Aviv pulled a goal back—albeit through an unfortunate own goal by Amit Beilin—setting up a tense finale.

With their backs against the wall, Hapoel Beer Sheva fought tooth and nail to preserve their lead.

A combination of resolute defending and crucial saves from their goalkeeper ensured that they held on for a hard-fought 2-1 triumph, finally breaking their winless streak.

The victory, though not enough to lift them off the bottom of the table (5 points from 15 games), marks a turning point for the club.

Meanwhile, Tel Aviv, who remain sixth with 19 points, will rue their missed opportunities.