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Omer Golan after scoring winning goal
Photo: Eli Elgarat

Israel beats Russia 2-1 in Euro 2008 qualifier

Omer Golan scores in injury time to give hosts the victory and put the Russians in danger of missing out

Israel kept England alive in European Championship qualifying, beating Russia 2-1 Saturday.

 

Russia could have effectively qualified for next year's tournament with a win, but Omer Golan scored in injury time to give the hosts a victory and put the Russians in danger of missing out.

 


Israeli players celebrate, Russians disappointed (Photo: Eli Elgarat)

 

Israel's win also sent Croatia to the tournament in Austria and Switzerland from Group E. Russia had put itself in control of gaining a berth with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over England in Moscow last month. But England can now qualify with a draw against visiting Croatia on Wednesday.

 

Russia plays last-place Andorra the same day, and needs a win combined with an England loss. Elyanic Barda gave Israel the lead at Ramat Gan Stadium in the 10th minute, but Diniyar Bilyaletdinov equalized in the 61st.

 


פרסום ראשון: 11.17.07, 22:36
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