Israel Veterans Soccer Team Suffers 3-0 Defeat to USA at Maccabiah Games

The Israeli veterans soccer team was defeated 3-0 by the United States on Monday in the Maccabiah Games tournament for players over 35 years old. This loss eliminated Israel's chances of reaching the final match. The scoring began in the 20th minute when Alex Razimo received a cross from Roy Ben Haim and volleyed the ball to give the Americans a 1-0 lead. Four minutes later, Idan Vidosar scored again from the same corner, beating Israeli goalkeeper Liran Strauber to make it 2-0. Shay Sharabi sealed the victory with a powerful shot for the third goal, effectively ending the game.

In the 54th minute, Raviv Gazal was involved in a controversial incident after clashing with Vidosar following a collision with the lineswoman. The altercation escalated into a fight, resulting in Gazal's red card and ejection from the match. The veterans team’s campaign at the Maccabiah Games effectively ended after just two games, marking another disappointing result for Israel in the tournament.