The Israeli team ended tonight in a 2-2 away draw against Iceland and retained the home title in the League of Nations.
Coach Alon Hazan and his players will arrive for the game against Albania in September when a draw will be enough for them to qualify for the playoffs for promotion to the European Championship.
Hazan spoke at the end about the situation and said: "A good result is also a victory but in the end it ended in a draw. We had opportunities to win but they also had situations. We tried to bring things of our own but the result reflects."
"We did not start the game well today, but one of the things we have adapted to is to play in a slightly more courageous way. We know how to rise from such things, and we will try to make things better later. There are things that need to be improved."
On the easy goals scored by the team, the coach said: "There is no goal that a coach says he is comfortable absorbing. We play the same way against any opponent because these are our tools. There are goals that are absorbed due to lack of concentration and it is a process.
Regarding the decision to open with Monas Dabour in place of Sean Weissman, Hazan explained: "Sean after a long and exhausting season, and Monas gave his share."
On the future of Monas Dabour in the national team, the coach said: "Monas like every one of my players on the regular training staff, is as usual, he is with us, committed and I do not have to think of anything else."
In conclusion, Hazan spoke ahead of the decisive game against the Albanians in September and clarified: "I am very happy that we will reach Israel for the decisive game against Albania and I believe there will be a lot of spectators in this game. Albania is also a good team.
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