Hapoel Be'er Sheva produced a resilient comeback to defeat Sabah in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off, overturning a one-goal deficit to take an advantage into the second leg.

The Israeli side found themselves behind early in the contest but refused to capitulate, eventually turning the tie around to secure a victory that leaves them in a strong position ahead of the return fixture.

The result sets up a tense second leg as Hapoel Be'er Sheva look to complete their progression into the next stage of Europe's premier club competition.