That will never end. Israel's youth team advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Tuesday night after a dramatic victory over Uzbekistan through a dramatic goal in extra time (97) by Anan Halaili.
Israel a 4tos de final mundial sub20 🙌🏻⚽️ #Sub20 #MundialSub20 #israelsub20 @IsraelinSpanish @IsraelinChile @TimesofIsrael pic.twitter.com/ODOt2Xp312
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The big celebrations began seconds after the final whistle on the pitch when all the players, including coach Ofir Haim, did not know their souls with joy, and continued in the dressing room into the night in Mendoza. In the quarterfinals this Saturday, Israel is already waiting for the winner of the meeting between Brazil and Tunisia.
🇮🇱 ¡Israel es una fiesta!
✅ Así se canta en su vestuario del Malvinas Argentinas
✅ También se baila...
🏆 Y ya piensan en los cuartos de final de la Copa del Mundo Sub 20
⚽ #U20WC 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/FfxqzLXCVS
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Chairman of the Israel Football Association, Shino Zuaretz, praised the huge achievement: "Until the quarter-finals, no matter against whom, we will all have time to digest the magnitude of the achievement of an Israeli team that dares to dream and realize everything that until then was considered impossible. It's a wonderful journey, a milestone in the history of Israeli football from time immemorial.
Anan Halaili, who scores the goal that lifted Israel to the quarter-finals, Photo: AP
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"The nights and days turned into great moments of national happiness and unity thanks to a group of believers, warriors, brothers, full of talent and courage. This is not only an exciting present, but also a promising future. Full appreciation to Ofir Haim, the professional and logistical staff, the technical director, everyone who does for the good of our football. This is a victory for anyone who is not afraid to dream. Good night and morning the State of Israel."
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