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Israel Veterans Soccer Team Falls 2-1 to Brazil in Maccabiah Games Opener
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
At the 22nd Maccabiah Games in Herzliya, Israel's veterans soccer team lost 2-1 to Brazil in the tournament opener, with Brazil scoring first and a late goal by Amir Turgeman narrowing the gap.
- 01Israel veterans soccer team lost 2-1 to Brazil at the 22nd Maccabiah Games opener.
- 02Brazil scored first in the 17th minute through Leiao's lob over the goalkeeper.
- 03A spectacular volley by Worog in the 45th minute made it 2-0 for Brazil.
- 04Amir Turgeman scored for Israel in the 76th minute after a penalty area scramble.
- 05The match was played in two 40-minute halves at Herzliya Stadium on July 2, 2026.
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