Israel beat Brazil 2-3 after extra-time to reach the semifinals of the World Cup. Coach Ofir Haim dedicated the victory to the memory of the victims of the attack.
Israel simply looked like a smarter, better-trained team that understood the game much more than its Brazilian rival. Israel's success is associated with emotion, but the victory over Brazil was first and foremost the result of a clear superiority in professional parameters. The team's mental strength is what carried us to the semi-finals.