After qualifying for the playoffs and finishing in first place at home in the Nations League, Alon Hazan's team received a reasonable and comfortable draw this afternoon (Sunday), as part of the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
In the bottom line, Alon Hazan's team, which finished first at home in the Nations League and was promoted to Tier A for the second ranking group, was drawn with Switzerland, Romania, Kosovo, Belarus and Andorra possibly on the way to a historic and first appearance in the prestigious tournament.
Alon Hazan, the coach of the national team, commented on the draw: "The draw is very equal.
I'm sure that everyone will rush to claim that we will go up for sure, but also from the point of view of the other national teams, this is a good possibility.
As always, we will come to play good football with the aim of winning every game.'
Alon Hazan wipes the tears.
Maybe this time?, Photo: Alan Shiver
Yossi Benyon, the professional manager of the Israeli national team: "We worked hard to reach the second tier and guarantee ourselves a real opportunity to qualify for Euro 2024. It is a big challenge, but I am convinced that with the support of the crowd and the excellence of the players and staff, who have already proven that anything is possible, we will do everything to qualify for the final tournament.
I never treat the lottery as difficult or easy, because the duty of proof only begins when you step onto the lawn.'
Yossi Benyon and Alon Hazan.
A convenient lottery?, Photo: Alan Shiver
Shawn Weissman: "More than ever I believe that we have a real chance to be part of Euro 2024. The identity of the opponent is important but we are the ones who have to excel and do the job.
Our advantage was and always will be the fans who support and come to be with us against every opponent.
We will have to be at our peak and I am convinced that this will be the case.
The combination of veterans and youngsters will help us and the good and right momentum our team is in will continue to be the great strength against any opponent at home and abroad.'
Weissman.
Optimistic as always, photo: Alan Shiver
Beavers Natcho, captain of the team: "A very interesting home, when most teams are equal in level.
Switzerland has the edge, but I think really everyone can fight for the top two spots.
We need to come with faith and desire that we can qualify and bring our abilities to the grass.
A whole country is waiting for the moment when we meet the challenge.'
Manor Solomon: "Every draw in the Euro qualifiers is not easy.
We are in a positive momentum and an improvement graph and we would like to continue this with good ability also in the Euro qualifiers.
The dream of all of us is to go up to the Euro and we are sure that we will do it.'
Oren Hasson, Chairman of the Football Association: "We have set ourselves the goal of qualifying for Euro 2024, from the League of Nations or the Euro qualifiers.
Our national teams are making great progress and although it is a very equal house, I am sure that the team, the players and the tremendous fans knew how to excel and finish the campaign in a place we have been dreaming about for too many years.
"The hope of all of us is to hear the national anthem on the most respected and prestigious stage there is - the Euro 2024 final tournament. We will work together, we will be together all the way and I wish we would also celebrate together at the end."
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