Euro 2016 Qualifiers : Wales defeats Israel 3-0
HAIFA, Mar. 28, 2015 (AMP) — France 2016 (Qualifiers) : Wales defeated Israel by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2016 UEFA European Championship on Saturday night at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa.
Gareth Bale scored dual goals
Wales dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Aaron Ramsey in the 45th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Welshs further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Bale '50, '77).
The result put the Welsh top of Group B with 11 points. Israel is second with 9 points. In their next game, Wales will meet Belgium at the Sammy Ofer Stadium on June 12, while Israel will face Belgium.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Israel at the Euro
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
Wales at the Euro
- Never qualified
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- 28 March 2015
- 18:00
- Haifa
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Wales | 11 |
| Israel | 9 |
 Cyprus | 6 |
 Belgium | 5 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 |
 Andorra | 0 |
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