Israel Youth Soccer Team Suffers Late Collapse in Euro Qualifiers Opener
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israel's youth soccer team lost 3-2 to Ukraine in their European Championship qualifiers opener on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. After taking a 2-1 lead, Israel conceded two goals in the final minutes. The team is coached by Ofir Haim.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's youth soccer team lost 3-2 to Ukraine in Euro qualifiers on November 11, 2026.
- The team conceded two late goals in the 86th and 87th minutes.
- Israel had led 2-1 before the late collapse.
- Noam Cohen and Alai Ben Siman scored for Israel.
- Ofir Haim coaches the Israeli youth team.
Israel's youth national soccer team began their European Championship qualifiers with a disappointing 3-2 loss to Ukraine on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The team, coached by Ofir Haim, conceded two late goals in the 86th and 87th minutes, squandering a lead and ultimately falling in their opening match.
Israel initially took the lead in the 10th minute with a goal from Noam Cohen of Hapoel Petah Tikva. However, Ukraine quickly equalized just three minutes later. Before halftime, Alai Ben Siman of Maccabi Tel Aviv restored Israel's advantage after an assist from Liam Loski, but this lead proved unsustainable.
In the final minutes of the game, Israel's defense faltered, allowing Ukraine to score twice in rapid succession, sealing the victory for the Ukrainian side and handing Israel a defeat in their first qualifying match.
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