Israel's Young Squad Eyes Euro 2027 Playoff Berth
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Israel's U21 team can reach Euro 2027 playoffs with a win or draw.
- Norway has already qualified for Euro 2027.
- Israel's playoff qualification depends on other group results if they don't win.
- Israel's previous match against Norway ended in a 3-0 loss.
- Several Israeli players are listed in the expected starting lineup.
Israel's U21 national football team, coached by Guy Luzon, faces Norway tonight in a crucial Euro 2027 qualifier. A win would secure their second-place finish in the group and a spot in the playoffs. However, depending on the outcome of the Bosnia-Netherlands match, a draw or even a loss could still see Israel advance.
Norway has already qualified for the Euro 2027 finals as group winners, making their final match against Israel a formality. Israel currently sits second in the group with 10 points and a +0 goal difference, ahead of the Netherlands (9 points, +1) and Bosnia (7 points, -4). Slovenia is last with 5 points.
Several scenarios could lead to Israel's playoff qualification. A direct win against Norway guarantees second place. A draw could be sufficient if the Netherlands fails to beat Bosnia. Even a loss might see Israel through if Bosnia defeats the Netherlands and Israel's superior goal difference of +4 is not overcome.
Key players for Norway include striker Sindri Walla Agli, who scored against Israel in their previous encounter, and West Ham Championship player Edwin Austbo. Other notable talents are Jens Herto Dal and Manchester City's Sver Neipen, who assisted in the earlier match. Antonio Nusa is with the senior national team.
In their previous meeting, Norway defeated Israel 3-0, with Marius Broholm scoring two penalties and Sindri Walla Agli adding another goal. The starting lineup for Israel in that game included Nikita Stevanov, Noam Ben Harush, Said Abu Farhi, and Niv Yehoshua. The expected lineup for tonight's match is Ofeq Malika; Noam Steifman, Maor Yashirimak, Ido Cohen, Noam Ben Harush; Tai Abed, Niv Yehoshua, Ran Benjamin; Orion Goren, Niv Gabai, Iyad Halaili.
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