{"id":90049,"date":"2023-07-01T21:56:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T21:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/?p=90049"},"modified":"2023-07-01T21:57:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T21:57:49","slug":"israel-u21s-knock-off-georgia-on-penalties-punch-ticket-to-semifinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/en\/israel-u21s-knock-off-georgia-on-penalties-punch-ticket-to-semifinals\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel U21&#8217;s knock off Georgia on penalties, punch ticket to semifinals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a banner summer for Israeli soccer as the accomplishments just keep on coming. The Under-21 National Team defeated Georgia 0-0 (4-3 on penalties) to punch their ticket to the semifinals of the European Championships as the young blue-and-white continue to be the talk of the footballing world. <\/p>\n<p>Head coach Guy Luzon\u2019s squad showed yet again resilience, calm and confidence to be able to defeat the host nation in front of almost 50,000 fans in Tbilisi as all four of Israel\u2019s penalty takers found the back of the goal with starlet Oscar Gloukh scoring the winner.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90061\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90061\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/small-cel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/small-cel.jpg 750w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/small-cel-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: IFA<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nKeeper Daniel Peretz made one save in the penalty shootout while another Georgia spot kick went off of the post to send the blue-and-white into the semifinals. However, Peretz who has been stellar thus far in the tournament will not be able to play in the next game due to yellow card accumulation and Under-20 star Tomer Tzarfati will take his place between the pipes for the decisive contest.<\/p>\n<p>The Under-21 team is bolstered by a number of the Under-20 team stars Dor Turgeman, Stav Lemkin, Roy Revivo, Or Israeli and the aforementioned Tzarfati who took Ofir Haim\u2019s squad to third place finish at the World Cup last month in Argentina. <\/p>\n<p>Next up for Israel will be a Wednesday night date with either England whom they lost 2-0 to in the group stages of the competition or the Three Lions\u2019 opponent Portugal in their quarterfinal matchup. Should England win or if France is victorious in the quarterfinal clash against Ukraine, Israel will qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cBefore the game we received messages from our families,\u201d Luzon said. \u201cI was super emotional and cried a lot in my hotel room, but this game that gave me a sense of calm and confidence. I strongly believe this gave us that extra boost to give 120% today.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90057\" style=\"width: 1450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90057\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357359563_819311899554215_4039126919169435458_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357359563_819311899554215_4039126919169435458_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357359563_819311899554215_4039126919169435458_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357359563_819311899554215_4039126919169435458_n-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357359563_819311899554215_4039126919169435458_n-440x440.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: IFA<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n\u201cThe guys have tears in their eyes,\u201d Georgia coach Ramaz Svanadze said. \u201cThey deserved more. I have thanked them for the time we spent together; it was a great responsibility, joy and challenge for all of us. Thank god that we took part and won the trust of our supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Peretz was smiling ear to ear following the game when he received the Man of Match award, \u201dIt&#8217;s a real honor but the pressure during penalties is, in my opinion, more on the players. This has been a team performance so I want to share this trophy with my team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have goosebumps all over my body and I have to thanks God, I am so proud of the entire team. We believe in one another and despite this game being so tough in a packed stadium it\u2019s incredible to be a part of this. What a coach we have in Guy Luzon as he just has so much faith in us. I\u2019m speechless.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Erez Halfon, Chairman of the Israeli league sent his warm wishes to the squad, &#8220;Congratulations to the National Team, coach Guy Luzon, the staff and players on their historic qualification to the semifinals. I am happy and excited that this summer, which has been so successful for Israeli soccer has continued in Georgia. The team stepped up a level in front of a sold out stadium and they proved that they are the future of Israeli Football. We are all behind you and wish you good luck moving forward.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90055\" style=\"width: 1450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90055\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357374711_819280936223978_5288351465964781254_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357374711_819280936223978_5288351465964781254_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357374711_819280936223978_5288351465964781254_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357374711_819280936223978_5288351465964781254_n-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357374711_819280936223978_5288351465964781254_n-440x440.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: IFA<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nDor Turgeman looked to open the game up with a quick strike but his attempt was saved by the Georgian keeper while Oscar Gloukh\u2019s 9th minute attempt missed the target. Georgia looked to have taken a lead ten minutes later, but the VAR (Virtual Assistant Referee) determined that the ball had gone out prior to it finding its way behind the Israeli keeper to keep the score as is as the game headed into the break. <\/p>\n<p>Omri Gendelman tried to give Guy Luzon\u2019s side a the lead early on in the second half but his chance saw the ball sit on the goal line before being cleared by the Georgian defense. An active Gendelman and Gloukh once again threatened the host\u2019s goal but Giorgi Mamardashvili came up big to keep the game goalless in the 68th minute. <\/p>\n<p>Peretz was issued a yellow card for wasting time in the 86th minute and due to yellow card accumulation would miss the next match as the game went into the extra time period. As Israel began to tire, Georgia took control but couldn\u2019t find the back of the goal while on the other side, Gloukh almost settled the clash in the 116th minute but just came up short as the contest moved into penalties.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90053\" style=\"width: 1450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90053\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357363619_819244622894276_1390183149798910721_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1791\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357363619_819244622894276_1390183149798910721_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357363619_819244622894276_1390183149798910721_n-1235x1536.jpg 1235w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/357363619_819244622894276_1390183149798910721_n-610x759.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oscar Gloukh &#8211; Photo Credit: IFA<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nIn the shootout, Captain Gil Cohen, Gendelman, Anan Khalaili and Gloukh all scored while Giorgi Gagua\u2019s attempt was stopped by Peretz and Saba Khvadagiani\u2019s shot hit the woodwork as the blue-and-white celebrated into the night as they moved into the semifinals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a banner summer for Israeli soccer as the accomplishments just keep on coming. The Under-21 National Team defeated Georgia 0-0 (4-3 on penalties) to punch their ticket to the semifinals of the European Championships as the young blue-and-white continue to be the talk of the footballing world. 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