Israel Defence Forces soldiers having fun before the Israel v England game.
England’s Under-21 football team, already eliminated from the UEFA Under-21 Finals in Israel after losing their first two games, were beaten 1-0 by Israel in Jerusalem’s Teddy Kolleck stadium to be left bottom of their group having achieved no points and having scored just one goal in their three group games (and that goal was from the penalty spot).
Israel also finally went out having won one, drawn one and lost one, although it all could have been so different had they not conceded a last minute equaliser against Norway in their first game. England left the tournamount in disarray which doesn’t bode well for the future of England’s senior team.
Over 22,000 fans in Israel’s capital Jerusalem watched a first half in which both teams matched each other but with neither side being able to finish. However, Israel stepped up a gear towards the end of the game and struck the bar with a dipping shot from 30 yards out and then almost chipped the England goalkeeper who found himself stranded before Israel finally crashed the ball home with just ten minutes left to the delight of the home fans.
Here are Israel’s fans celebrating the winning goal:
More scenes from inside the stadium in Jerusalem:
Israel’s goalkeeper clears the ball as Israel go on the attack.
Yours truly with Cifwatch‘s Adam Levick at half time during the game.
Wearing the scarf with pride.
Aston Villa on your.
Water melon being served up at the game.
The lads.
Supporting both sides.
The Israeli team celebrates at the end of the game.
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