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ROME, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Inter Milan crashed out of the Europa League on Thursday after letting a two-goal lead slip away as Hapoel Beer Sheva of Israel roared back in the second half to win 3-2 at home.
Inter conceded three goals in the second half, including one in the third and final minute of stoppage time, as the Italian side lost for the fourth time in five games in Group K.
Inter played with freedom during the first half and deserved a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Mauro Icardi and Marcelo Brozovic.
However, Maranhao, Anthony Nwakaeme, from the spot, and Ben Sahar gave Hapoel a stunning 3-2 turn back win over Inter.
The latest setback left Inter down and out on three points from five games, but breathed fresh hope into Hapoel, who moved on to tie with second-placed Southampton as both sides have accumulated for seven points.
Southampton, who blew their chance of qualifying in the penultimate round with a 1-0 defeat at Sparta Prague, will fight against Hapoel Beer Sheva for the other qualifying berth, while Sparta Prague, who won four out of five games, have surely advanced to the knockout stage as group leaders.
