For the first time in its history, Israel’s youth team qualified for the Euro finals for teams up to the age of 19, after winning the game against the rival team – France.
Israel will compete in the final on Friday against the English team, which defeated Italy and which Israel lost on Saturday with a result of 1: 0.
In tonight’s game, Israel took a 1-0 lead in the 30th minute when the French stopper Suleimana Torre scored an own goal. In the 57th minute, Israel took a double advantage after Yam Kantzapolski from Hapoel Tel Aviv scored a goal with a shot from a corner. In the 61st minute, the French team reduced the lead back after a goal by Alan Virginios that led to a 2-1 result that was maintained until the end of the game.
Minister of Culture and Sports Hili Trooper responded to the victory and said: “History on the field! Congratulations to the youth team on a huge achievement and promotion to the Euro final. Faith, determination and great connection are the story of the team led by Ofir Haim. ! “
Association chairman Oren Hasson in Slovakia said that “sometimes the words run out. And yet – a huge heart, way, investment, rare talent, faith and pride. Happiness for our football, the country we love so much and millions of Israelis who do not know their souls from happiness. And most of all. “Important, a team that believes in and insists on the highest possible dream. On Friday, we are all together from start to finish.”
League Director Erez Kalfon: “Congratulations to the youth team on a historic victory in the semi-finals of the European Championship over France, one of the strongest teams on the continent. We all stand proudly and cheer for the players, the coach and the professional team. I am sure you will continue to represent the country with dignity in the final game on Friday and later in the World Youth Championship. Looking forward to your return with the start of the season for the professional league teams. “
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