World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Israel defeats Albania 3-0

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FIFA World Cup 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018

ELBASAN, Nov. 12, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Israel defeated Albania by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night at the Elbasan Arena.

Israel dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Zahavi in the 18th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Israelians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Einbinder '66 and Atar '83).

The result put the Israelians third in Group G with 9 points. Albania is fourth with 6 points. In their next game, Israel will meet group leaders Spain at the Elbasan Arena on March 24, while Albania will face Italy.

Fixtures and Results : Group G

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Overview

Albania at the World Cup

  • Never qualified
  • 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)

Israel at the World Cup

  • 1 appearances (1970)
  • 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
2018 World Cup Poster
Albania
0:3
Israel
0:3 (0:1)
  • 12 November 2016
  • 20:45
  • Elbasan

Group G

TeamPts
Spain10
Italy10
Israel9
Albania6
Macedonia0
Liechtenstein0

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