Israel edge Albania to top group in Nations League
Israel’s national men’s soccer team beat visiting Albania 2-1 in Tel Aviv on September 24, lifting Israel to the top of its group in the 2022 UEFA Nations League, guaranteeing them a spot in the 2024 qualifying play-offs.
After a mostly uneventful first half at Bloomfield Stadium, a long pass from midfielder Gabi Kanichowsky set up Israel’s first goal by Shon Weissman, just one minute into the second half.
But the Albanian team fought back, with Myrto Uzuni scoring on 88 minutes, leaving the teams tied at 1-1.
In injury time, at the 92-minute mark, Tai Baribo got Israel’s second goal, securing the victory.
Placing first in League B Group 2 with eight points, Israel is now automatically qualified for League A, as well as for the UEFA 2024 qualifying play-offs, to be held in Germany.
The play-offs tournament, in March 2024, will decide the final three teams that will play in the UEFA Euro 2024 finals tournament, also in Germany.
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