Israel Goalkeeper Asaf Tzur Calls Debut a Dream Come True

The Israeli national football team drew 0-0 with Kosovo on Thursday, earning their first point in the Nations League campaign. Goalkeeper Asaf Tzur, who made his senior debut in the match, shared his feelings after the game, reflecting on the difficult days since the loss to Ireland and his ambition to continue receiving credit between the posts.

Tzur stated, "It's too early to say who will start in goal for the next game. It was a dream come true to play for the senior Israel team for the first time. The players deserve all the credit for their immense sacrifice over 90 minutes. I'm happy to keep a clean sheet, but unfortunately, we couldn't win."

He also addressed the missed opportunities, saying, "We had good chances, we could have scored at least one goal, but it didn't happen, and we hope it will change in the next game." Tzur described the moment he learned he would start as sudden and surprising, emphasizing his commitment to giving his all whenever called upon.

Reflecting on his journey to his senior debut, Tzur noted, "It seemed far away once, but I always believed in myself that I would reach these levels, and I'm very happy it happened. I got to relive that time today and think about where I was, and I'm happy it changed like this."

Regarding the team's mood after a tough four days following the loss to Ireland, Tzur said, "We had four very difficult days after Ireland. We need to bounce back in the next game, and we're coming to win."

Finally, Tzur spoke about sportsmanship, stating, "We will always extend our hands to opponents; we want to come and win the game in a sporting manner on the field."