Israel's under-21 national soccer team clinched a spot in the semi-finals of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Saturday night after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Georgia.
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The dramatic match saw both teams locked in a tense battle throughout regular and extra time, with neither side able to break the deadlock.
The Blue and Whites went on to beat the tournament hosts 4-3 on spot kicks, with goalkeeper Daniel Peretz emerging as the hero of the night yet again with a crucial save against Georgia's Giorgi Gagua.
Eli Luzon's men will now await the outcome of the quarter-final match between England and Portugal on Sunday to learn the identity of their next opponent on the road to European glory.
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Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz celebrates with Stav Lemkin
(Photo: Reuven Schwartz)
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