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Israel Overwhelms Moldova in Goal-Filled and Dramatic Match
Chisinau, Moldova – In a match filled with emotion and contrasts, Israel defeated Moldova at the Stadionul Zimbru in a World Cup qualifying game. The match, officiated by Allard Lindhout, was marked by a clear Israeli dominance in ball possession (74%) and greater offensive aggression.
The drama began early when S. Perciun of Moldova saw a red card in the 18th minute, leaving his team at a numerical disadvantage. Israel quickly capitalized on this situation, with D. Turgeman converting a penalty in the 21st minute to open the scoring. Despite Israeli dominance, Moldova managed to tie the game in the 37th minute with a goal from I. Nicolaescu, assisted by D. Forov.
In the second half, Israel regained control of the match. R. Revivo scored in the 65th minute, restoring Israel’s lead. The same Revivo would reappear in the 88th minute scoring another goal. E. Peretz sealed the Israeli victory in the 85th minute with a goal, assisted by G. Mizrahi. The match was also punctuated by yellow cards, with two for Israel and two for Moldova, in addition to Perciun’s expulsion. Israel finished with 74% possession, 25 shots, 9 corners, and 9 fouls committed. Moldova, on the other hand, had 26% possession, 4 shots, 3 corners, and committed 11 fouls. The final result reflects Israeli superiority, although Moldova fought bravely despite the numerical disadvantage. The final score was Israel 4, Moldova 1.
Substitutions israel: at minute 46 E. Dasa came in and G. Mizrahi went out., at minute 78 D. Peretz came in and M. Jaber went out., at minute 78 G. Kanichowsky came in and S. Turiel went out., at minute 84 D. Turgeman came in and I. Toklomati went out., at minute 86 D. Biton came in and Y. Shua went out.
Substitutions moldova: at minute 54 V. Postolachi came in and S. Platica went out., at minute 54 D. Forov came in and V. Raileanu went out., at minute 54 S. Bitca came in and I. Bors went out., at minute 66 I. Nicolaescu came in and A. Ionita went out., at minute 72 V. Fratea came in and S. Bodisteanu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Israel
Moldova
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