Match report

Estonia 1–3 Israel: Biton Leads Comeback in World Cup Qualifiers

Estonia
Estonia
1–3
FT
Israel
Israel
Jun 6, 2025

In a World Cup - Qualification Europe match, Israel staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Estonia 3-1. Estonia took an early lead through Michael Schjønning-Larsen's assist to M. Käit, but D. Biton's two goals and a penalty by M. Abu Fani turned the match in Israel's favor.

Key Facts

  • • Estonia scored first with M. Käit (31') assisted by Michael Schjønning-Larsen
  • • D. Biton (39' and 49') scored two goals for Israel
  • • M. Abu Fani (89') scored the decisive penalty for Israel
  • • Karl Hein (87') received a yellow card for Estonia
  • • Estonia: 1 goal, Israel: 3 goals

Lineups

Estonia

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Hein (G)
  • 18 M. Schjonning-Larsen (D)
  • 13 M. Paskotsi (D)
  • 2 M. Kuusk (D)
  • 3 J. Saliste (D)
  • 6 M. Soomets (M)
  • 5 R. R. Shein (M)
  • 9 I. Yakovlev
  • 4 M. Kait (M)
  • 23 V. Sinyavskiy (M)
  • 21 A. Tamm (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Igonen
  • 22 K. Vallner
  • 7 R. Saarma
  • 8 H. Anier
  • 10 D. Jepihhin
  • 11 M. Ainsalu
  • 14 P. Kristal
  • 15 E. Tougjas
  • 16 B. Lepistu
  • 17 M. Miller
  • 19 T. Tammik
  • 20 M. Poom

Israel

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Peretz (G)
  • 2 E. Dasa (D)
  • 5 I. Nachmias (D)
  • 4 R. Shlomo (D)
  • 3 R. Revivo (D)
  • 15 E. Peretz (M)
  • 16 M. Abu Fani (M)
  • 20 D. Biton (M)
  • 11 O. Gloukh (M)
  • 10 M. Solomon (M)
  • 9 D. Turgeman (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 O. Glazer
  • 23 N. Eliasi
  • 6 O. Gandelman
  • 7 Y. Shua
  • 8 D. Peretz
  • 12 L. Yarin
  • 13 A. Khalaili
  • 14 G. Mizrahi
  • 17 D. Gropper
  • 19 L. Abada
  • 21 S. Lemkin
  • 22 M. Jaber

Timeline

  1. Estonia
    31' Estonia Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Käit · Assist: Michael Schjønning-Larsen
  2. Israel
    39' Israel Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Biton · Assist: D. Turgeman
  3. Israel
    49' Israel Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Biton · Assist: M. Solomon
  4. Estonia
    55' Estonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Soomets · On: P. Kristal
  5. Israel
    67' Israel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Turgeman · On: A. Khalaili
  6. Israel
    67' Israel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Eliel Peretz · On: M. Jaber
  7. Estonia
    72' Estonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Yakovlev · On: R. Saarma
  8. Israel
    72' Israel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Biton · On: D. Peretz
  9. Estonia
    81' Estonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Saliste · On: D. Jepihhin
  10. Estonia
    81' Estonia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Käit · On: M. Ainsalu
  11. Estonia
    87' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    Karl Hein

    Foul

  12. Israel
    89' Israel Goal · Penalty
    M. Abu Fani
  13. Israel
    90'+1 Israel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Solomon · On: L. Yarin
  14. Israel
    90'+1 Israel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Abu Fani · On: L. Abada

Match Stats

Stat Estonia Israel
Fouls 13 7
Pass Accuracy 85% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 448 414
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 2 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 380 339
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Biton's two goals in the 39th and 49th minutes reversed Estonia's early lead and gave Israel momentum
  • ▸ M. Abu Fani's 89th minute penalty sealed Israel's victory, solidifying their position in the World Cup - Qualification Europe campaign