Israel's dream journey to a World Cup Finals continues to gather momentum, with Friday's 4-0 thumping of Moldova showcasing their growing confidence and attacking firepower. That result left them sitting in the play-off spot, three points ahead of Italy, and they'll be hoping to cause an upset today to extend that gap,Softfootball reports.
With five wins from their last six matches, Alon Hazan's men are in fine form, though their lack of true home advantage could prove tricky once again. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East means they've been forced to play away from home, and their "designated home" match against Norway ended in a damaging 4-2 defeat.
Still, there's a sense of belief in this team, with their young stars stepping up at the right time. Oscar Gloukh, in particular, continues to shine, scoring his fourth international goal against Moldova all of them coming after half-time.