Israel Draws With Kosovo 0-0 in Nations League, Players Express Disappointment

The Israeli national football team drew 0-0 with Kosovo in an away match as part of the Nations League, remaining winless in the current campaign. Despite Kosovo playing with ten men for a significant portion of the second half, Israel failed to secure a victory. Midfielder Dor Peretz acknowledged the missed opportunity, stating, "It was a shame. We had a good chance to get back into the picture at home, they had a red card. It was not a simple and challenging match, but we had an opportunity. We continue on our way with the things we have to learn."

Peretz also commented on the team's ongoing process, noting a "very big shake-up" during the campaign and a subsequent stabilization that indicates a positive trend. He expressed belief in the team's quality and potential to qualify for a major tournament, saying, "I believe we will be in a big tournament, there is a very quality team here, learning to bring the base to every game. I strongly believe - yes."

Niv Yehoshua, making his first start for the national team, described his debut as a dream come true and expressed disappointment with the result, aiming for six points from the two recent matches to secure promotion to League B. He acknowledged the opponent's intensity and the difficult home field conditions, but felt the team showed their intent to win in the second half.

Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz echoed the sentiment of missed opportunity, emphasizing the team's strong defensive effort in preventing Kosovo from creating many chances. He noted the challenging pitch conditions and the team's adjustment to a more direct playing style. Peretz remains optimistic about the remaining campaign, viewing the Nations League as preparation for the Euro qualifiers and hoping the team will learn from these matches to achieve future success.