Israel Youth Soccer Team Secures Dramatic Euro 2027 Playoff Hopes
The Israel U-21 national soccer team achieved a crucial 3-2 victory over Slovenia on Tuesday, significantly boosting their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Euro playoffs. The win came after a dramatic late goal in the 91st minute by Niv Yehoshua, securing vital points for the team coached by Guy Luzon.
Earlier in the match, Slovenia took the lead in the seventh minute with a goal from Dino Kuitz. Israel responded ten minutes later with an equalizer from Tai Abed. Ran Benjamin then completed the comeback for Israel, scoring after a skillful heel pass assist from Daniel Daffa. However, Slovenia's Mitja Ilanic leveled the score again fifteen minutes before the end, following a missed save by Ofek Malika from a long-range shot.
Yehoshua's decisive header in stoppage time sparked celebrations and relief for the Israeli squad, capping off a week that had begun with disappointing losses for the senior national team against Austria and Ireland. The youth team's performance offered a much-needed positive result.
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