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Israeli Youth Handball Team Falls to Croatia in European Championship Opener
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First reported by Mako · 1 day ago
What happened
The Israeli youth handball team lost 33-29 to Croatia in their European Championship opener despite leading most of the match and a 14-goal effort by Jonathan Pelech. Croatia's physicality helped them secure the win in the final minutes. Israel will next face the Czech Republic.
- 01Israel youth handball lost 33-29 to Croatia in the European Championship opener.
- 02Jonathan Pelech scored 14 goals, including a halftime buzzer-beater.
- 03Israel led for 45 minutes but Croatia's physicality prevailed late.
- 04Missed Israeli chances and strong Croatian defense decided the match.
- 05Israel will face the Czech Republic next, seeking their first tournament win.
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MakoCenter · Hebrew58 minutes ago
Israeli Youth Handball Team Falls to Croatia in European Championship Opener
N12Center · Hebrew58 minutes ago
Israeli Youth Handball Team Falls to Croatia in European Championship Opener
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