Northern Ireland's Windsor Park woes continued as two late goals from Israel saw them defeated despite dominating for much of the game. After disappointing home draws against Luxembourg and Azerbaijan in their last two World Cup qualifiers, they failed to convert possession and territory into goals before sucker-punch strikes from Lior Refaelov in the 77th minute and Eden Ben Basat (84) cost them dear. The captain, Steven Davis, went closest to the home side on the scoresheet but, with three poi...
Northern Ireland 0-2 Israel | World Cup qualifier Group F match report
The Guardian - 26 Mar 2013 23:54
Northern Ireland's Windsor Park woes continued as two late goals from Israel saw them defeated despite dominating for much of the game. After disappointing home draws against Luxembourg and Azerbaijan in their last two World Cup qualifiers, they failed to convert possession and territory into goals before sucker-punch strikes from Lior Refaelov in the 77th minute and Eden Ben Basat (84) cost them dear. The captain, Steven Davis, went closest to the home side on the scoresheet but, with three poi...
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