Israel's youth team qualified for the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Tuesday night's 0-1 victory over Uzbekistan with a goal by Anan Halaili, in the 97th minute, drew reactions and compliments from around the globe.
"This is a historic World Cup for Israel, which came here after a controversial storm over Indonesia's refusal to host it," Argentine television said. "Israel has become one big party. In Tel Aviv, in Jerusalem. Their team has never achieved such a feat," a Spanish journalist covering the tournament said.