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Israel Secures Victory in Thrilling Match Against Estonia in Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia – In a hard-fought match at the A. Le Coq Arena, Israel defeated Estonia in a Group Stage – 3 encounter of the World Cup – Qualification Europe. The game, officiated by French referee Willy Delajod, kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
Estonia, playing at home, showcased their strength by maintaining possession of the ball for 53% of the time. However, it was Israel who displayed greater attacking prowess, with 16 total shots, 7 of which were on target.
The scoring opened in the 31st minute with a goal from M. Kait for Estonia, assisted by M. Schjonning-Larsen. The home crowd’s joy was short-lived, as D. Biton equalized for Israel in the 39th minute, assisted by D. Turgeman.
The second half began with another goal from D. Biton in the 49th minute, this time assisted by M. Solomon, putting Israel ahead. The match remained intense until the very end. In stoppage time, M. Abu Fani scored a penalty goal in the 90th minute, securing the victory for Israel.
Despite having more possession, Estonia was unable to convert their dominance into goals, finishing the match with 8 total shots, only 2 of which were on target. Israel, on the other hand, demonstrated greater effectiveness in front of goal, taking the victory with a final score of 3 to 1. The match was characterized by physical play, with Estonia committing 13 fouls and receiving one yellow card. Israel committed 6 fouls and received no cautions.
Substitutions estonia: at minute 55 P. Kristal came in and M. Soomets went out., at minute 72 H. Anier came in and A. Tamm went out., at minute 72 R. Saarma came in and I. Yakovlev went out., at minute 80 D. Jepihhin came in and J. Saliste went out., at minute 80 M. Ainsalu came in and M. Kait went out.
Substitutions israel: at minute 66 A. Khalaili came in and D. Turgeman went out., at minute 66 M. Jaber came in and E. Peretz went out., at minute 72 D. Peretz came in and D. Biton went out., at minute 90 L. Abada came in and M. Solomon went out., at minute 90 L. Yarin came in and M. Abu Fani went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Israel
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