Not every day an Israeli player comes with his team to the finals of a major European tournament.
Feyenoord goalkeeper Ophir Marciano did so yesterday, when his team defeated French side Marseille, at the end of a double encounter.
Marciano, who started this season as the second goalkeeper in the Dutch team, only took his place in the squad following an injury to the first goalkeeper, and he has since shown excellent ability between the posts and has played a large part in his team's promotion to the final.
The good ability of the goalkeeper of the Israeli national team has not gone unnoticed by reporters in Europe and Marciano is praised.
The team members also cheered for the Israeli goalkeeper on the lawn at the end.
Goalkeeper and friends celebrate, Photo: AFP
"A special moment in the European Conference League: Ophir Marciano will play in the final at Feyenoord after beating Marseille, they drew 0-0 in France - and Woel took a big part. This is karma for a likable Israeli after being underestimated in the Scottish Cup final last year."
Mark Atkinson wrote.
Wee aside in Europa Conference League: ex-Hibs keeper Ofir Marciano will be play in final for Feyenoord after they knocked out Marseille
They drew 0-0 in France - suspect he played big part
That's karma for likeable Israeli after being snubbed for Scottish Cup final last year
- Mark Atkinson (@atkotweets) May 5, 2022
"Marciano kept the goal well, but Marseille's threats were not good enough," it was written in France.
Also remember in the previous game between the teams, Marciano's late save gave Feyenoord an important victory that now turns out to be one that gave the team the dramatic promotion to the final.
🔴⚪️⚫️ How important will that late save prove to be?
🧤 Ofir Marciano # UECL pic.twitter.com/QW4OgTKskp
- UEFA Europa Conference League (@europacnfleague) April 28, 2022 Wrong?
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