Penalty heroics propel Israel to U-21 Euro semi-finals in nail-biting fashion

Blue and Whites beat tournament hosts 4-3 on spot kicks, with goalkeeper Daniel Peretz emerging as the hero of the night yet again with a crucial save; Eli Luzon's men will meet the winner between England and Portugal next
Ilan Levinsohn|
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.
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Striker Dor Turgeman
Striker Dor Turgeman
Striker Dor Turgeman
(Photo: Reuven Schwartz)
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
Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz celebrates with Stav Lemkin
Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz celebrates with Stav Lemkin
(Photo: Reuven Schwartz)
Israeli soccer continues its extraordinary summer with yet another triumph, building upon the sensational achievements of the U-20 national team in the recent World Cup in Argentina, securing a sensational third-place finish on its debut appearance in the tournament.
After decades of failures on the international stage, a promising new generation of young Israeli players is emerging with a newfound fighting spirit and resilience that appear to be replacing the national team's long-held minnow mindset.
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