Match report

Israel Stuns Belgium 1-0 in UEFA Nations League

Israel
Israel
1–0
FT
Belgium
Belgium
Nov 17, 2024

Israel stunned the football world with a 1-0 victory over Belgium in their UEFA Nations League match. Y. Shua's goal in the 86th minute secured the win for the home team, as Israel held off a strong Belgium side. Belgium struggled to break through the Israeli defense despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, while Israel capitalized on a few key moments to secure their first and only goal.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Israel 1-0 Belgium
  • • Goal: Y. Shua (Israel) 86'
  • • Yellow Cards: T. Castagne (Belgium) 31', L. Openda (Belgium) 73', J. Bakayoko (Belgium) 84'
  • • Substitutions: L. Trossard for J. Bakayoko (Belgium) 37', Z. Debast for Matte Smets (Belgium) 46', A. Vermeeren for A. Lokonga (Belgium) 67'

Lineups

Israel

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Peretz (G)
  • 2 E. Dasa (D)
  • 5 I. Nachmias (D)
  • 4 R. Shlomo (D)
  • 3 S. Goldberg (D)
  • 10 M. Solomon (D)
  • 8 D. Peretz (M)
  • 22 M. Jaber (M)
  • 16 M. Abu Fani (M)
  • 15 O. Gloukh (M)
  • 21 D. David (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 O. Gandelman
  • 9 D. Sabi'a
  • 11 D. Haziza
  • 7 Y. Shua
  • 20 E. Azoulay
  • 18 R. Mishpati
  • 17 D. Biton
  • 19 D. Turgeman
  • 14 N. Stoioanov
  • 13 A. Khalaili
  • 23 Y. Gerafi
  • 12 I. Feingold

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 20 A. Al Dakhil (D)
  • 4 W. Faes (D)
  • 2 Z. Debast (D)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 7 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 18 O. Mangala (M)
  • 14 D. Lukébakio (M)
  • 8 A. Engels (M)
  • 11 L. Trossard (M)
  • 9 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Bakayoko
  • 23 M. Smets
  • 6 A. Sambi Lokonga
  • 17 K. Sardella
  • 22 N. Bassette
  • 12 M. Vandevoordt
  • 13 M. Sels
  • 15 S. Mbangula

Timeline

  1. Belgium
    31' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    T. Castagne

    Foul

  2. Belgium
    37' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Trossard · On: J. Bakayoko
  3. Belgium
    46' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Debast · On: Matte Smets
  4. Israel
    61' Israel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Abu Fani · On: O. Gandelman
  5. Israel
    61' Israel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. David · On: D. Sabi'A
  6. Belgium
    67' Belgium subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Vermeeren · On: A. Lokonga
  7. Belgium
    73' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    L. Openda

    Foul

  8. Israel
    74' Israel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Peretz · On: D. Haziza
  9. Israel
    74' Israel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Dasa · On: Y. Shua
  10. Israel
    76' Israel Card · Yellow Card
    R. Shlomo

    Foul

  11. Belgium
    84' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bakayoko

    Foul

  12. Israel
    86' Israel Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Shua · Assist: D. Sabi'A
  13. Israel
    88' Israel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Gloukh · On: E. Azoulay
  14. Israel
    90'+3 Israel Card · Yellow Card
    M. Jaber

    Foul

  15. Belgium
    90'+3 Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Al Dakhil · On: K. Sardella
  16. Belgium
    90'+3 Belgium subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Engels · On: Norman Bassette

Match Stats

Stat Israel Belgium
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 74% 90%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 281 649
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 209 581
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Israel's Y. Shua scored the game-winning goal in the 86th minute, capitalizing on a precise assist from D. Sabi'A, breaking Belgium's resistance and securing the victory.
  • ▸ Belgium faced setbacks with multiple yellow cards and substitutions, struggling to regain control of the game and find the equalizer.