Israel’s U-19 nationwide soccer staff heads to European finals after essential win
Israel’s nationwide youth soccer staff has certified for the UEFA European Underneath-19 Championship ultimate, marking the nation’s biggest achievement within the sport in 50 years.
The staff beat France earlier within the week 2-1 and can go on to face England for the title.
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Israel’s U-19 nationwide soccer staff
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The staff was hailed by Israeli sports activities followers and senior politicians, together with outgoing prime minister Naftali Bennett and incoming premier Yair Lapid, for his or her achievement.
On Tuesday, the younger Blue and Whites overcame an unbeaten French aspect in a serious upset. Rivals England defeated Italy 2-1 within the semi-final.
By reaching the semi-finals earlier within the week, Ofir Haim’s males additionally booked a berth within the FIFA U-20 World Cup which might be held subsequent yr in Indonesia.
Tons of of Israeli supporters had been anticipated to make the journey to the southern Slovakian metropolis of Trnava the place the ultimate might be held on Friday.
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Youth staff coach Ofir Haim
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“We made all of it the way in which to the finals and we beat France. We wish to come again to Israel with the trophy after profitable the European championship,” coach Ofir Haim stated.
President of the Israel Soccer Affiliation Oren Hasson congratulated the coach and the gamers on the Israeli nationwide staff’s coaching camp.
“You may have made the entire nation proud, simply suppose what is going to occur in the event you win and convey the trophy again to Israel,” he stated.
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