The Israeli team defeated Moldova 1: 2 last night (Tuesday) and remained in third place at home.
After the loss to Scotland, the Football Association marked third place as their main goal.
Now that Israel's goal difference is significantly better than that of Austria, in addition to a 3-point gap in the table, the goal is close to being realized.
"Finishing before a team that was only in the quarterfinals of the European Championship this summer is not a trivial matter," said sources in the association, adding: "The disappointing scenario at home was to finish in fourth place. Even before the campaign, no one really thought we would finish in second place. "Create expectations. If we finish in third place, it will be a success. We hope for a better draw in the European Championship qualifiers and in the League of Nations."
It is important to note, along with these things, there is also criticism of the ability that the team showed last night against Moldova.
Coach Willy Rotensteiner was also criticized for the decision to continue with the same squad that returned tired from Scotland.
"Willie has a tendency to burden the players instead of dividing forces, this is something he must internalize for the future," the team said.
Zehavi and Spiegler, Photo: Alan Schieber
At the same time, the Austrian coach continues to approach a new contract in the association.
Chairman Oren Hasson is expected to make the decision together with the search committee after the last game in the campaign against the Faroe Islands, but Rotensteiner has a lot of points for the last campaign.