Israel vs. Albania in UEFA Nations League C Group 1 on 14 October 2018 [R]

Discussion in 'Israel: National Teams' started by EvanJ, Oct 14, 2018.

  1. EvanJ

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    #1 EvanJ, Oct 14, 2018
    Last edited: Oct 14, 2018
    Tomer Hemed scored the winning goal in the 8th minute. That was Israel's only shot on goal of the first half. Albania had 5 shots on goal and 69% of the possession in the first half. That increased early in the second half, but Israel finished with 36%. Dia Saba scored the second and final goal of a 2-0 win. Albania had more shots on goal, 7 to 5. Israel has 6 points and leads Scotland and Albania with 3 each. However, Scotland has 2 games left and Israel is the only team without a home game left. Israel ends at Scotland on 20 November. Before that, Albania hosts Scotland on 17 November. If Albania wins or draws hosting Scotland, Israel would just need a draw at Scotland to win and get promoted. Israel has the head-to-head tiebreaker over Albania on goals, 2 to 1, after each team won at home. Israel has a tiny chance at finishing last if every team ends with 6 points. If Albania beats Scotland by 1, Israel would avoid last unless they lost by 5 or more. League C has 3 teams in Group 1, which Israel is in, and 4 teams in Groups 2 through 4. The worst third place team including results against the top two gets relegated.

    Edit: Dia Saba scored his first goal for Israel in his fourth game. He is 25, and he led Ligat Ha'al with 24 goals last season, while only playing 17 games. Those goals got him from Maccabi Netanya to champion Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Goalkeeper Ariel Harush got an assist on Hemed's goal.

     
  2. EvanJ

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