World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Italy beats Israel 3-1
HAIFA, Sep. 5, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Italy defeated Israel by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Monday night at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa.
Italy dominated the first half thanks to goals from Pellè ('14) and Candreva ('31 on penalty). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Italians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Immobile with just 7 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Italians second in Group G with 3 points. In their next game, Italy will meet group leaders Spain at the Sammy Ofer Stadium on October 6, while Israel will face Macedonia.
Fixtures and Results : Group G
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Overview
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Italy at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
- 18 appearances (first in 1934)
- 20 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) Runners-up (1970, 1994) Third Place (1990) Fourth Place (1978)
- 5 September 2016
- 20:45
- Haifa
Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 3 |
| Italy | 3 |
 Albania | 0 |
 Macedonia | 0 |
| Israel | 0 |
 Liechtenstein | 0 |
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