History. Dream. Hallucination. Read or choose whichever superlative you want. 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. After a heroic sacrifice game in which they gave their hearts, Ofir Haim's group rose to the top 8 and makes us tear up with joy.
National team coach Ofir Haim said after the game: "I marked a goal, I told you. Proud of the players, it's a very difficult game, a cup final, we didn't play well enough, not smart, but we showed a lot of character. We were better, it's not a big game, but a lot of fighting and heart. Everything is hard, everything is hard in my life, I'm fighting tooth, I'd give it up, but I'm happy."
Haim added: "First of all, believe it, we have an amazing team. We are special and I believe wholeheartedly. Now the situation is different, we come as underdogs, so we won't fall for it. The last exercise? I don't remember if it's my drill or the players' exercise, I don't remember what they chose at all. Whoever comes is welcome, we will prepare, we have another day of rest, we will prepare ourselves and try to reach the semi-finals. Whoever stays awake, what fun. Don't fall asleep, it's worth it."
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Goalscorer Anan Halaili, said: "I have goosebumps all over my body, I knew it was my day, I had a good feeling, I knew. Winners, a bunch of men, proud of every single player here. The quarterfinals? Is everything possible? We'll see the video, we can do it, we're just as good as any team here."
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