Match report

Israel Defeats Moldova 4-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Moldova
Moldova
0–4
FT
Israel
Israel
Sep 5, 2025

Israel secured a resounding victory over Moldova with a 4-0 scoreline in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. Goals from D. Peretz, M. Solomon, T. Baribo, and O. Gloukh ensured Israel's dominance throughout the game. Moldova struggled to contain the Israeli attack, which was relentless from the start.

Key Facts

  • • D. Peretz scored the opening goal for Israel in the 15th minute, assisted by M. Solomon.
  • • M. Solomon extended the lead in the 35th minute, assisted by D. Biton.
  • • T. Baribo netted the third goal for Israel in the 59th minute, assisted by E. Dasa.
  • • O. Gloukh added the fourth goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Y. Shua.
  • • Moldova made several substitutions in the second half, including Daniel Dumbravanu, Vadim Rașă, S. Bodisteanu, and A. Ioniță, but could not find the back of the net.

Lineups

Moldova

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Avram (G)
  • 20 S. Platica (D)
  • 4 V. Baboglo (D)
  • 14 A. Craciun (D)
  • 19 D. Dumbravanu (D)
  • 2 O. Reabciuk (D)
  • 11 M. Caimacov (M)
  • 22 V. Rata (M)
  • 7 A. Ionita (M)
  • 10 S. Bodisteanu (F)
  • 17 V. Postolachi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Cebotari
  • 23 E. Timbur
  • 3 M. Stefan
  • 5 I. Iovu
  • 6 C. Dros
  • 8 N. Motpan
  • 9 V. Bogaciuc
  • 13 M. Cojocaru
  • 15 I. Bors
  • 16 V. Stina
  • 18 A. Motoc
  • 21 S. Perciun

Israel

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Peretz (G)
  • 2 E. Dasa (D)
  • 5 I. Nachmias (D)
  • 12 S. Lemkin (D)
  • 3 R. Revivo (D)
  • 15 E. Peretz (M)
  • 20 D. Biton (M)
  • 8 D. Peretz (M)
  • 11 O. Gloukh (M)
  • 10 M. Solomon (M)
  • 9 T. Baribo (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 O. Glazer
  • 23 O. Y. Nir On
  • 4 R. Shlomo
  • 6 O. Gandelman
  • 7 Y. Shua
  • 13 A. Khalaili
  • 14 G. Mizrahi
  • 16 G. Kanichowsky
  • 17 S. Jehezkel
  • 19 D. Turgeman
  • 21 O. Blorian
  • 22 L. Yarin

Timeline

  1. Israel
    15' Israel Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Peretz · Assist: M. Solomon
  2. Israel
    35' Israel Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Solomon · Assist: D. Biton
  3. Moldova
    46' Moldova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Daniel Dumbravanu · On: Nichita Moțpan
  4. Moldova
    56' Moldova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vadim Rață · On: C. Dros
  5. Moldova
    56' Moldova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Bodisteanu · On: M. Cojocaru
  6. Moldova
    56' Moldova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Ioniţă · On: V. Stînă
  7. Israel
    59' Israel Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Baribo · Assist: E. Dasa
  8. Israel
    65' Israel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Solomon · On: Y. Shua
  9. Israel
    65' Israel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Peretz · On: G. Kanichowsky
  10. Israel
    69' Israel Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Shua

    Foul

  11. Israel
    70' Israel Card · Yellow Card
    Eliel Peretz

    Persistent fouling

  12. Israel
    72' Israel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Baribo · On: D. Turgeman
  13. Moldova
    73' Moldova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Postolachi · On: S. Perciun
  14. Israel
    73' Israel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Dasa · On: A. Khalaili
  15. Israel
    77' Israel Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Gloukh · Assist: Y. Shua
  16. Israel
    79' Israel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Eliel Peretz · On: S. Jehezkel

Match Stats

Stat Moldova Israel
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 86%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 16
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 349 466
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 9
xG 0.99 2.64
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 276 399
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Peretz's early goal in the 15th minute set the tone for Israel's dominant performance and put pressure on Moldova.
  • ▸ The second goal by M. Solomon in the 35th minute further demoralized Moldova, effectively sealing the match in Israel's favor.