Euro 2008 Qualification: Israel vs. Russia
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Saturday, November 17, 2007
| November 17, 2007 20:00 (UTC+2) |
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| Israel | 2–1 | Russia | Ramat Gan, Tel-Aviv Referee: Stefano Farina |
| Barda Alberman Sahar Golan |
Match Report |
Russia's qualification for Euro 2008 hit a snag after losing 2-1 to Israel today. Russia's loss gives England a chance to qualify for Euro 2008 on Wednesday.
Israel took a lead after 10 minutes. Russia equalized with a half hour left. Israel won the game in stoppage time.
Croatia, England and Russia are set to battle for 2 places for Euro 2008 on Wednesday as qualification for next summer's tournament comes to an end on Wednesday. Croatia and England will battle each other as Russia will face Andorra.
Sources
- "Israel 2-1 Russia: Golan gets England out of jail" — ESPN Soccernet, November 17, 2007

