Israel eliminated Brazil in the Under 20 World Cup and in their first participation they made sure they were among the top four

In his first participation in a Sub 20 World Cup, Israel he gave himself a giant taste: eliminated Brazil and is the first team in the semifinals. The game was played in San Juan, where Nigeria had eliminated Argentina. After drawing a goal in regular time, they went into overtime, which started with everything: the South American team took the lead, but their rival quickly tied.

Israel, then, is unpredictable. He had never played in a World Cup in this category and in his first participation he will finish among the top four: in his next match he will have the chance to play in the final or the chance to get on the podium for third place.

The goals for Canarinha were scored by Marcos Leonardo and Matheus Nascimento while those for the team that plays in UEFA competitions were scored by Anan Khalaili, Hamza Sibli and Dor Turgeman.

The third was a great goal: with the skill typical of a Brazilian, the Maccabi Tel-Aviv striker captured a ball in the box, snubbed two defenders and unleashed a high left-footed shot that sparked a wild celebration.

Israel had two chances to liquidate him. First, a penalty from a handball in the area, but Ilai Madmoun’s shot was blocked by goalkeeper Kaique who, in his attempt to keep the rebound, committed a foul and gave up a new penalty that Ahmad Ibrahim kicked wide.

Israel will meet in the semifinals against the winner of the match between the United States and Uruguay, on Thursday the 8th in La Plata.

With host Argentina and England eliminated in the round of 16 of the U20 World Cup, Brazil was the only champion in the running. The Canarinha, five times champion, lost to a team with no history in the competition, since the Argentina contest represents the first.