Israel, fresh off a draw with France, stuns Belgium 1-0
The game played in Hungary was technically a ‘home game’ for Israel because of the war.
JNS - Jewish News Syndicate 19.11.2024
Israel scored a stunning 1-0 soccer win over European powerhouse Belgium in Budapest on Sunday, but it was not enough to avoid relegation from the UEFA Nations League’s top tier.
The Blue and White finished fourth in the League A Group 2 standings, despite the impressive defeat of Belgium off the foot of Yarden Shua in the 86th minute to break the deadlock. Israel needed two more goals to relegate the Red Devils instead.
Belgium is ranked 6th in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, while Israel is ranked 81st.
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