"To qualify for the World Cup we will have to play close to perfect" Israel today

1. The members of the Israeli national team breathed a sigh of relief yesterday (Sunday) after the 77:96 over Estonia at the Kvutzat Shlomo Hall, which lifted them to the next stage from second place at home with a 3: 3 balance.

The team knows that following the three losses that preceded the victory over the Estonians, the chances of qualifying for the World Cup are not high and that they will need between 4-5 victories.

"There is nothing to do, to qualify for the world championship we will have to play close to perfect," the team said.

"It all depends on us, if we want to play with the best we have to show much improved ability."

"I feel bitterness after this round," national coach Guy Goodes admitted.

"But it's basketball and life, we could have had two more victories and it's on us. We will not give up in the future either, we will try to make an effort to win games already in August. It will not be easy because we will play against very strong teams, but the Israeli team does not give up. "Who we play against, we will try to do everything to make history."

Goods.

"We will try to make an effort to win games already in August", Photo: Oded Karni

"The game against Poland was on our minds," said Tomer Ginat.

"It was a really very annoying loss, but we made the change. We were very focused today and we came prepared. I'm glad we did the job. There were changes in energy and commitment, we were more committed and we wanted more."

Garden.

"We made the change", Photo: Oded Karni

"We played good basketball, we left a good effort in the game," added Yuval Sussman, the team's outstanding player in the window.

"We played happy basketball, everyone shared the ball and enjoyed the game, it was hard but we won the little things we lost against Poland. I want to give everything I have, my heart, my soul, my body. That's how I play, it doesn't matter if I play "Backgammon or checkers, I give 100 percent, that's the only way I know. I compete and I'm happy with what's happening, because I did the best I could."

Roman Sorkin, another talented player who stood out, said: "I'm glad we won, it's the most important. Personal ability? The teammates found me and I think it worked for us as a team and less importantly I. We handed the ball well, we had some players who scored in double digits. "In the second half we made a good defense and stopped their threes - that's what made the difference. It's fun to be back on the team and cooperate with everyone. Guy told us in the half that it's our game and we need to be focused and stop their threes. On offense we just have to defend."

Sorkin.

"It's fun to be back on the team and collaborate with everyone,"

3. The one who received compliments is Gal Makal who has not played since the games against Germany in February and is not a partner in the loss to Poland.

After returning to Israel on Saturday, the actor approached Goodes and told him "I know that in the previous window I was not good enough and maybe I am not at the peak of my fitness either, but if you need me I am here".

"When he told me these things, I realized what a character he has," the national coach explained why he decided to let the veteran coordinator play.

"I said I would let him play, because he wants to and with character, and he had an almost perfect game. In the video before the game I saw in their eyes that they were ready for the challenge, that's how I want to see all my players."

"I don't have to speak for him," Ginat replied when asked about the captain's ability.

"He's an actor who has done amazing things in his career and helped us a lot to win. As long as he's here it's great fun."

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