Israel’s youth team can come out disappointed. True, this may sound strange especially considering that Ofir Haim’s players looked great tonight (Wednesday) against Hungary and were superior throughout most stages of the game, but that’s exactly why it’s a disappointment. The blue-and-whites did not know how to take advantage of the opportunities they were given and finished only 0-0 in the European Championship qualifiers up to the age of 19. This is a valuable loss of points for Israel, mainly due to the fact that only one team rises from home.
The first half was characterized by one-sided status. The blue-and-white team unquestionably dominated the pace of the game, advocated an offensive game approach and threatened the goal much more. Oscar Gluch went on to show why he is one of the future stars of Israeli football with ingenious depth dedication and great ability in Ofir Haim’s attack. At the same time, Israel did not take advantage of good valley opportunities that came their way, with the biggest of which came in the 12th minute, so Ariel Lugassi recorded a big miss from the depth of the extension after receiving a wonderful pass from Gluch.
The second half opened as the first ended. Israel looked wonderful and reached two great valley conditions, but never took advantage of them again. In the 51st minute Eli Madmon shocked the crossbar from a distance kick and two minutes later, Ahmed Salman almost scored but was stopped by Hungarian goalkeeper Sombor Shanko. As the minutes went by, Hungary began to take more control of the game and look better, when in the 71st minute Daniel Nemet almost scored with a huge free kick, which fortunately met Israel only the crossbar. In the final minutes, Israel continued to threaten the goal, but it should be noted that the team encountered a big evening of the Hungarian goalkeeper.
This coming Saturday, Ofir Haim’s trainees will meet Turkey, which surrendered 2: 1 to Scotland. The Scots, the blue-and-whites will meet on Tuesday next week, in a meeting that may turn out to be critical in light of the fact that the rival is currently standing at the top of the house. If Israel wants to qualify for the European Championships, it will probably have to win the next two meetings.
Hungary national team composition: Sombor Shenko, Attila Suzhou, Mark Singer, Akos Debrecen, Matthias Kubash (Zalan Gera, 82), Zalan Mark Kersi, Dominique Stojka (Mario Lucas Simot, 56), Arthur Horbat, Raymond Gabor Horbat (Zalan and Anxa , 57), Barnbas in Yavne (Barna Benzenleitner, 72), Daniel Nemet (Auguston Benny, 72).
The composition of the Israel national team: Lior Glicklich, Ilai Tomer (Ilai Feingold, 73), Or Yisraelov, Stav Lemkin, Roy Revivo, Eli Madmon, El Yam Kantspolsky (Sean Edri, 89), Oscar Gluch (Noam Mocha, 73), Omer Senior (Idan Toklomati , 55), Ariel Lugsi and Ahmad Salman (Sagi Genis, 73).
first half
Minute 12: In a quick passing attack by Ofir Haim’s team, Oscar Gluch found Ariel Lugassi with a wonderful depth delivery, but the latter missed carelessly and missed a great opportunity to put the blue-and-whites in the lead.
22 min: While an ingenious delivery, Oscar Gluch this time arranged a fantastic opportunity to score for Ahmed Salman, but the Hapoel Jerusalem striker did not take control of the ball well enough and the opportunity went down the drain.
31 min: Oscar Gluch got the ball with a good chance in the box, but missed the frame with his kick.
second half
51 min: Eli Madmon unleashed a powerful header from a distance, which unfortunately only hit the Hungarian goalpost.
53 min: Israel continued to endanger the Hungarian gate. Ahmed Salman released a good kick from the depth of the extension, but was stopped by Sombor Shenko with an excellent save for him.
71 min: First dangerous valley opportunity for Hungary. Daniel Nemet unleashed an excellent free kick that hit just the crossbar.
74 min: Eli Madmon once again unleashed a tremendous kick from distance, but again Sombor Shanko was there to save the Hungarians with a critical shot.
80 minutes: Ariel Lugassi released a kick from an extension, but he too was stopped by the excellent Shanko.
89 minutes: Eli Madmon released a dangerous free-kick on the verge of an extension, but the ball went slightly over the crossbar.