Saturday November 17, 2007 Finished
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Euro 2008 qual. - Israel hand England lifeline
England are just a point away from reaching Euro 2008 after Israel scored a last-minute winner at home to Russia, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory. More
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Live Commentary
Time:90'- Israel
- Russia
94' AND THAT'S IT! It's all over! Israel 2-1 Russia. And England's destiny is back in their own hands!
93' And it's nearly three! Golan launches himself at a cross from the right, but his acrobatic volley is held by Gabulov!
91' GOAL! 2-1... ISRAEL!!! Barda slips the ball through to Golan, and he coolly stabs the ball past Gabulov! And it looks to be all over for Russia!- 90' Russia hit the post! Incredible stuff! Sychev bursts between two defenders and toe-pokes a shot past Aouate, but it hits the post and goes wide!
- 89' We're approaching injury time here, and still Israel stand firm!
- 88' Another Russia attack comes to nothing, as Zurianov's through-ball trickles out for a goal kick.
- 87' Desperate defending from Israel here! They're hurling themselves into their challenges!
- 85' Russia are piling on the pressure, but Bilyaletdinov's left wing cross drifts out for a throw-in on the near side.
- 83' A jittery moment for Israel! Aouate comes to the edge of the box to claim a high ball, but drops it under challenge from Pogrebnyak! But he recovers just in time.
- 81' What a goal that would have been! The ball is played into the Russia box from the right, and Alberman tries an outrageous back-heel from 15 yards that goes just wide!
- 80' Hiddink is looking typically pensive on the touchline. Can his side conjure up a winner in the final ten minutes?
77' Chance for Russia! Sychev shoots from the corner of the box, but Aouate holds onto it well! Anyukov picks up a card for a foul on Barda.- 75' 15 minutes remaining, and the tension is increasing by the minute...
- 74' Good take from Aouate. The Israel 'keeper jumps for a high cross from the left and claims the ball confidently.
- 73' Great shot from Sychev! The Russia substitute takes aim from fully 30 yards, and his right-footed shot flies just wide of the far post!
- 72' Russia win a free kick between the corner flag and the edge of the Israel box after Ziv thunders into Torbinski. Arshavin floats it in, but the ref gives a free kick to Israel after a push.
- 71' Israel have set their stall out here, and they intend to defend...
70' Substitutions for both sides. Russia replace Vasili Berezutski with forward Pavel Pogrebnyak, while for Israel, Sahar makes way for Omer Golan.- 67' Israel coping pretty well here, but with only Sahar up front their defensive clearances are coming straight back to them.
- 65' It's backs to the wall now for Israel! Expect sustained Russian pressure over the remaining 25 minutes. Ziv makes a tremendous challenge on Anyukov inside the Israel penalty area!
- 63' Sahar is booked after catching Vasili Berezutski. Israel make another change, as Moshe Ohayon comes on for the debutant Buzaglo. Looks like Israel are hoping to hold out for a draw...
- 62' Israel coach Dror Kashtan makes a change. Amit Ben Shushan comes on for Yitzhaki.
- 60' GOAL! 1-1! Arshavin slips the ball into the path of Bilyaletdinov, and he takes a touch before firing the ball between the legs of Aouate! Let the nail-biting begin!
- 59' Arshavin shoots from distance, but it's a comfortable save for Aouate.
- 58' Great chance for Russia! Sychev skips over a challenge and cuts the ball back to the edge of the box, but Bilyaletdinov's tame shot is easily held by Aouate!
- 57' Gabulov bravely gathers the ball at Barda's feet after Ziv's deflected cross balloons up into the air.
- 56' Free kick to Russia! Zurianov is brought down from behind by Barda. Torbinski steps up to take it... and curls the ball over the wall and into the grateful arms of Aouate.
- 54' Barda cuts in from the left and shoots, but his shot sails over the bar.
- 52' And that will be Pavluychenko's last contribution of the afternoon, as he is replaced by Dmitri Sychev.
- 51' Chance for Russia! Pavluychenko rises to meet a left-wing cross, but his header goes just over!
- 50' Hiddink's half-time team-talk has obviously energised his team. Russia are playing with a lot more vigour than in the first half.
- 49' Penalty shout for Russia! Ziv eases Zyrianov off the ball inside the Israel box, but the ref waves play on!
- 48' Pavluychenko gingerly gets to his feet after challenging for a low cross on the edge of Israel's six yard box. He's been very quiet so far.
- 47' Sahar wins a free kick just inside the Israel half. They'll want to hold onto possession for a bit to quell Russian hopes of a comeback.
46' Russia kick things off in the second half! Can they find the two goals that will almost guarantee their qualification? They're on the attack straight away!- 47' And there's the whistle! Russia seem paralysed by the expectation here, and Israel fully deserve their half-time lead.
- 46' Gal Alberman is shown the yellow card for a late challenge on Torbinski.
45' Panic in the Israel box! Anyukov crosses low from the right, and Ben Haim gets the ball caught under his feet right in front of his own goal! The linesman's flag spares his blushes.- 40' Five minutes until half-time. Russia haven't looked like scoring yet. Can they get an equalizer before the break?
- 38' Sight of goal for Russia! Arshavin finds Anyukov in space on the right, but his low shot hits the side netting!
- 36' Another great delivery from Buzaglo! He plays in a free kick from the right, but Russia just manage to scramble it clear!
- 33' Arshavin, the Russia captain, is prompting down the left, but there's been little fluency to his side's attacking play.
- 31' Great play by Sahar! He spins away from a challenge in midfield before unleashing a shot from 30 yards that lands in Gabulov's midriff!
- 30' An early change here for Russia. Igor Semshov is replaced by Dmitri Torbinski.
- 28' Oh dear! The ref gets in the way as Ben Haim tries to set up a counter-attack, and the Chelsea defender flies into a challenge for the loose ball with Semshov. But a free kick to Israel is given.
- 26' Israel are playing some great stuff at times, and the debutant Buzaglo is at the heart of much of it. They're finding an awful lot of space to attack on the break.
- 24' And Bilyaletdinov goes close again! This time it's a snap-shot from a similar distance that fizzes wide!
- 23' Great effort! Bilyaletdinov hits a left-footed half-volley from the edge of the box that just goes wide!
- 21' Ooh, so close for Israel! Buzaglo whips in a superb free kick from wide on the left, and Yitzhaki just fails to make contact with his head! Israel inches away from going two up!
- 20' Buzaglo is cut down by Ignashevich as he advances on goal, but the flag was already up for offside. Buzaglo appears to be shown a yellow card, presumably for something he said.
- 18' Russia starting to apply some concerted pressure. They're having a lot of joy down the flanks, but haven't really tested Aouate yet.
- 17' Barda's in the hunt for a second, but he's offside.
- 16' Aouate had to be alert there! Bilyaletdinov mis-hits a cross from the left, and it almost embarrasses the Israel 'keeper at his near post!
- 15' Corner to Russia. Zhirkov swings it in left-footed, the ball bounces around inside the box, Aouate thinks about coming for it, and finally the danger is cleared!
13' Goal-maker Yitzhaki is receiving treatment after colliding with Yuri Zhirkov while challenging for a high ball.- 10' GOAL! 1-0 Israel! Barak Yitzhaki splits the Russia defence with a perfectly weighted through-ball, and Elyaniv Barda strides through to deftly lift the ball over Gabulov! That's just the start England were hoping for!
- 9' Uncertainty at the back for Israel! Andrei Arshavin curls in a cross from the left, Dudu Aouate misjudges it and is grateful to a defender for heading it clear!
- 7' Both sides have begun cautiously here. No real chances to speak of as yet.
- 6' Elyaniv Barda looks to get on the end of a through-ball for Israel, but he's offside.
- 5' Yoav Ziv catches Igor Semshov on the far side of the pitch. Referee Stefano Farina has a quiet word.
- 4' Lots of noise from the crowd in these early stages. There are a lot of Russian fans here.
- 3' Sergei Ignashevich drives in the free kick, but it hits one of his own team-mates in the wall and goes out for a goal kick.
- 2' Free kick to Russia! Tamir Cohen brings down Diniyar Bilyaletdinov about 25 yards from goal.
1' We're underway! The home side, clad in all white, are playing from left to right. Russia are in their traditional red shirts, blue shorts and red socks.- - The permutations here are pretty straightforward. If Russia fail to win, England can qualify by beating Croatia at Wembley on Wednesday. If Russia win, they will need only to beat whipping boys Andorra to seal their qualification.
- - Israel must do without captain Yossi Benayoun and experienced defender Shimon Gershon. Under-21 starlet Maor Bar Buzaglo is handed his first start for the senior side.
- - Russia coach Guus Hiddink has kept faith with Vladimir Gabulov in goal, despite the return to fitness of CSKA Moscow 'keeper Igor Akinfeev. Roman Pavluychenko, the man who did the damage against England in Moscow, starts up front.
- - Referee: Stefano Farina (Italy)
- - Russia: Gabulov; Vasili Berezutski, Ignashevich, Alexei Berezutski, Anyukov; Semshov, Bilyaletdinov, Zurianov, Zhirkov; Arshavin, Pavluychenko
- - Israel: Aouate; Spungin, Keinan, Ben Haim, Ziv; Alberman, Cohen, Buzaglo, Yitzhaki; Barda, Sahar
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Summary
- 93' And it's nearly three! Golan launches himself at a cross from the right, but his acrobatic volley is held by Gabulov!
- 91' GOAL! 2-1... ISRAEL!!! Barda slips the ball through to Golan, and he coolly stabs the ball past Gabulov! And it looks to be all over for Russia!
- 90' Russia hit the post! Incredible stuff! Sychev bursts between two defenders and toe-pokes a shot past Aouate, but it hits the post and goes wide!
- 83' A jittery moment for Israel! Aouate comes to the edge of the box to claim a high ball, but drops it under challenge from Pogrebnyak! But he recovers just in time.
- 81' What a goal that would have been! The ball is played into the Russia box from the right, and Alberman tries an outrageous back-heel from 15 yards that goes just wide!
- 73' Great shot from Sychev! The Russia substitute takes aim from fully 30 yards, and his right-footed shot flies just wide of the far post!
- 60' GOAL! 1-1! Arshavin slips the ball into the path of Bilyaletdinov, and he takes a touch before firing the ball between the legs of Aouate! Let the nail-biting begin!
- 58' Great chance for Russia! Sychev skips over a challenge and cuts the ball back to the edge of the box, but Bilyaletdinov's tame shot is easily held by Aouate!
- 51' Chance for Russia! Pavluychenko rises to meet a left-wing cross, but his header goes just over!
- 49' Penalty shout for Russia! Ziv eases Zyrianov off the ball inside the Israel box, but the ref waves play on!
- 38' Sight of goal for Russia! Arshavin finds Anyukov in space on the right, but his low shot hits the side netting!
- 31' Great play by Sahar! He spins away from a challenge in midfield before unleashing a shot from 30 yards that lands in Gabulov's midriff!
- 24' And Bilyaletdinov goes close again! This time it's a snap-shot from a similar distance that fizzes wide!
- 23' Great effort! Bilyaletdinov hits a left-footed half-volley from the edge of the box that just goes wide!
- 21' Ooh, so close for Israel! Buzaglo whips in a superb free kick from wide on the left, and Yitzhaki just fails to make contact with his head! Israel inches away from going two up!
- 10' GOAL! 1-0 Israel! Barak Yitzhaki splits the Russia defence with a perfectly weighted through-ball, and Elyaniv Barda strides through to deftly lift the ball over Gabulov! That's just the start England were hoping for!
- 9' Uncertainty at the back for Israel! Andrei Arshavin curls in a cross from the left, Dudu Aouate misjudges it and is grateful to a defender for heading it clear!
- - Hello and welcome to eurosport.yahoo.com's LIVE coverage of this crucial European Championship qualifier from the Ramat Gan Stadium in Tel Aviv. Kick-off is at 18:00 GMT, so join us then!
Live Team Line-Up
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IsraelStarting line-up
- D. Awat
- Y. Schpungin
- D. Keinan
- T. Ben Haim
- Ziv
- T. Cohen
- B. Itzhaki
- M. Buzaglo
- G. Alberman
- B. Sahar
- E. Barda
Subs
- N. Davidovitch
- O. Golan
70′ - A. Strool
- A. Baruchyan
- R. Colautti
- A. Ben Shushan 62′
Injured
None
Suspended
None
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RussiaStarting line-up
- V. Gabulov
- A. Berezutskiy
- S. Ignashevitch
- V. Berezutskiy
- I. Semshov
- K. Zyrianov
- D. Bilyaletdinov
- A. Anyukov
- R. Pavluchenko
- A. Arshavin
- Y. Zhirkov
Subs
- A. Kerzhakov
- V. Malafeev
- D. Sychev 52′
- .. Pogrebniak 66′
- I. Saenko
- K. Denis
- D. Torbinskiy 30′
Injured
None
Suspended
None
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