Israel national beach soccer team
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The Israel national beach soccer team represents Israel
in international beach soccer
competitions and is controlled by the IFA
, the governing body for football in Israel.
scheduled a friendly match between Israel's and England's
national teams. At the end, Israel won its first match 6–5. Both Alon Mizrahi
and Itzik Zohar
, former national player for Israel national football team
, scored during the first match.
in Athens
.
Israel lost its first match against Russia
12–13 after penalty shootout
. The match ended in a 6–6 draw, and after a scoreless extra time, the teams went to a penalty shootout. Israel's captain, Tzahi Ilos
, scored all of Israel's regular time goals.
At the second match of the group stage, Israel surprised the host Greece
, and won 2–1. Tzahi Ilos scored the winning goal on the third period.
At the end, Israel finished second in the group, after Russia's 5–1 win against Greece, and didn't qualify to the 2007 Euro Beach Soccer League. Israel's captain, Tzahi Ilos, won the MVP and top scorers awards.
"Diamonds Tournament" was held in Natanya, Israel
. Four teams: Germany
, Turkey, Israel and France
, 3rd in the world at this time, took part.
At the first round, Israel met Turkey, and won 6–3. Tzahi Ilos scored four goals. At the final, Israel met Germany, who surprised France at the semi finals. Israel won 4–3, with Ilos scoring the winning goal 9 minutes to the end.
Beach Soccer Challenge Cup was held in Israel. The six national teams competed to achieve single ticket to Group A of Euro Beach Soccer League
. Czech Republic
, Germany
, Hungary
, Norway
, Turkey and the host Israel took part.
Israel, as the host, and Germany, as first seeded, were exempted from the quarterfinals, and played a friendly match in the first match day. Israel defeated Germany for the second time in history, 6–4 after 36 minutes.
At the semifinals, Israel met Turkey. Israel had no problems, and defeated Turkey 11–4. Tzahi Ilos scored five goals and Eran Levi, in his debut, scored two goals.
At the final, Israel met Germany for the second time in three days, and won again. Israel won 4–3, after already leading 4–1 at the third period. Shaul Mimon scored two goals, with Tzahi Ilos and Eran Levi adding one goal each. Eran Levi won the MVP award, and Tzahi Ilos won the top scorer award.
On July 11 2008, Israel played a friendly match against the world champions
Brazil
, as part of Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations and Brazil's preparations for the 2008 World Cup
.
Israel had an early 2–1 lead, after Tzahi Ilos' bicycle kick
and Eran Levi's long shot, but Brazil equaled until the end of the first period. The second period was in Brazil's control, scoring six goals and conceding only one goal from Levi's legs, making it a 8–3 lead. Israel couldn't score in the third period, conceding three goals and eventually losing 11–3.
Buru
was the top scorer, scoring four goals, including a hat-trick
in just a minute. Benjamin
and Bruno scored two goals each, with Júnior Negão, André and Daniel adding one goal each. Eran Levi scored two out of Israel's three, with Ilos adding one goal.
Coach:
Benyamin Lam
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
in international beach soccer
Beach soccer
Beach soccer, also known as beach football or beasal, is a variant of association football played on a beach or some form of sand. The game emphasises skill, agility and shooting at goal....
competitions and is controlled by the IFA
Israel Football Association
The Israel Football Association , also known as IFA, is the governing body of football in Israel. It organizes the football leagues, Israeli Premier League, Israeli State Cup, Toto Cup and the Israeli national football team. The association is based in Ramat Gan...
, the governing body for football in Israel.
History
In June 2007, the Israel Beach Soccer league was founded. For the opening event, the IFAIsrael Football Association
The Israel Football Association , also known as IFA, is the governing body of football in Israel. It organizes the football leagues, Israeli Premier League, Israeli State Cup, Toto Cup and the Israeli national football team. The association is based in Ramat Gan...
scheduled a friendly match between Israel's and England's
England national beach soccer team
The England national Beach Soccer team represents England in Beach Soccer and is controlled by England Beach Soccer Association, the governing body for Beach Soccer in England. England is one of the oldest beach soccer nations in the world, having competed at the first World Championships in...
national teams. At the end, Israel won its first match 6–5. Both Alon Mizrahi
Alon Mizrahi
Alon Mizrahi is an Israeli former football player in a striker position. He is the most prolific scorer in Israeli football history. Today he acts as the manager of Hapoel Yehud in Liga Gimel....
and Itzik Zohar
Itzik Zohar
Itzik Zohar is a former Israeli international footballer and television sports personality. Born in Bat Yam, Israel to a family of North African extraction, he holds the distinction of scoring the first two goals for Israel in its first world cup qualifier in the UEFA confederation on October 28,...
, former national player for Israel national football team
Israel national football team
The Israel national football team is the national football team of Israel, controlled by the Israel Football Association .Israel National Football is the direct successor of the Eretz Yisrael National Team during British Mandate...
, scored during the first match.
2007 Euro Beach Soccer League qualifiers
Later in June 2007, the Israeli national team participated in Group B qualifying games of Euro Beach Soccer LeagueEuro Beach Soccer League
The Euro Beach Soccer League is an annual European competition in beach soccer. Started in 1998 as the European Pro Beach Soccer League, the competitions allow national teams to compete in beach soccer in a league format over the summer months. Each season ends with a superfinal in Marseille...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
.
Israel lost its first match against Russia
Russia national beach soccer team
The Russia national beach soccer team represents Russia in international beach soccer competitions.-Current squad:Current as of August 2011. Coach: Mikhail Likhachev-Achievements:* 2007 Season...
12–13 after penalty shootout
Penalty shootout
The shootout is a method of determining a winner in sports matches that would have otherwise been drawn or tied. The rules for penalty shootouts vary between sports and even different competitions; however, the usual form is similar to penalty shots in that a single player takes one shot on goal...
. The match ended in a 6–6 draw, and after a scoreless extra time, the teams went to a penalty shootout. Israel's captain, Tzahi Ilos
Tzahi Ilos
Tzahi Ilos is a retired footballer who now works as the manager of Maccabi Haifa's Under-15.Ilos is also the current captain of the Israel national beach soccer team and he also was the coach of the national side....
, scored all of Israel's regular time goals.
At the second match of the group stage, Israel surprised the host Greece
Greece national beach soccer team
The Greece men's national beach soccer team is the national team of Greece and takes part in international beach soccer competitions.-Current squad:Coach: Stavros Komiotis- External links :*...
, and won 2–1. Tzahi Ilos scored the winning goal on the third period.
At the end, Israel finished second in the group, after Russia's 5–1 win against Greece, and didn't qualify to the 2007 Euro Beach Soccer League. Israel's captain, Tzahi Ilos, won the MVP and top scorers awards.
Diamonds Tournament
In August 2007 the first ever Pro Beach Soccer TourPro Beach Soccer Tour
The Pro Beach Soccer Tour are international events in the sport of beach soccer. First started in 1996, the PBST is an international exhibition tour in beach soccer allowing teams to practice in beach soccer as well as to allow spectators to see the sport...
"Diamonds Tournament" was held in Natanya, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. Four teams: Germany
Germany national beach soccer team
The Germany national beach soccer team represents Germany in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the G.F.A, the governing body for football in Germany.-Current squad:Coach: Rene Weiher-Achievements:...
, Turkey, Israel and France
France national beach soccer team
The France national beach soccer team represents France in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the FFF, the governing body for football in France.-Current squad:Correct as of August 2011:...
, 3rd in the world at this time, took part.
At the first round, Israel met Turkey, and won 6–3. Tzahi Ilos scored four goals. At the final, Israel met Germany, who surprised France at the semi finals. Israel won 4–3, with Ilos scoring the winning goal 9 minutes to the end.
2008 Challenge Cup
In June 2008 the FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
Beach Soccer Challenge Cup was held in Israel. The six national teams competed to achieve single ticket to Group A of Euro Beach Soccer League
Euro Beach Soccer League
The Euro Beach Soccer League is an annual European competition in beach soccer. Started in 1998 as the European Pro Beach Soccer League, the competitions allow national teams to compete in beach soccer in a league format over the summer months. Each season ends with a superfinal in Marseille...
. Czech Republic
Czech Republic national beach soccer team
The Czech Republic national beach soccer team represents the Czech Republic in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in Czech Republic.-Current squad:...
, Germany
Germany national beach soccer team
The Germany national beach soccer team represents Germany in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the G.F.A, the governing body for football in Germany.-Current squad:Coach: Rene Weiher-Achievements:...
, Hungary
Hungary national beach soccer team
The Hungary national beach soccer team represents Hungary in international beach soccer competitions.-Current squad: Coach: Massimiliano de Cellis- External links :*...
, Norway
Norway national beach soccer team
The Norway national beach soccer team represents Norway in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the NFF, the governing body for football in Norway.-Current squad:Correct as of July 2008:...
, Turkey and the host Israel took part.
Israel, as the host, and Germany, as first seeded, were exempted from the quarterfinals, and played a friendly match in the first match day. Israel defeated Germany for the second time in history, 6–4 after 36 minutes.
At the semifinals, Israel met Turkey. Israel had no problems, and defeated Turkey 11–4. Tzahi Ilos scored five goals and Eran Levi, in his debut, scored two goals.
At the final, Israel met Germany for the second time in three days, and won again. Israel won 4–3, after already leading 4–1 at the third period. Shaul Mimon scored two goals, with Tzahi Ilos and Eran Levi adding one goal each. Eran Levi won the MVP award, and Tzahi Ilos won the top scorer award.
Israel vs. Brazil
2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
The 2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the third edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Previous editions before 2005 were not governed by FIFA and were held under the title Beach Soccer World Championships. Overall this was the thirteenth edition of the World Cup since...
Brazil
Brazil national beach soccer team
The Brazil national beach soccer team represents Brazil in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the CBF, the governing body for football in Brazil...
, as part of Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations and Brazil's preparations for the 2008 World Cup
2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
The 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the fourth edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Previous editions before 2005 were not governed by FIFA and were held under the title Beach Soccer World Championships. Overall this was the fourteenth edition of the World Cup since...
.
Israel had an early 2–1 lead, after Tzahi Ilos' bicycle kick
Bicycle kick
A Bicycle kick or Scissor kick is a physical move made by throwing the body up into the air, making a shearing movement with the legs to get one leg in front of the other without holding on to the ground. The move can either be done backwards or sideways...
and Eran Levi's long shot, but Brazil equaled until the end of the first period. The second period was in Brazil's control, scoring six goals and conceding only one goal from Levi's legs, making it a 8–3 lead. Israel couldn't score in the third period, conceding three goals and eventually losing 11–3.
Buru
Buru (beach soccer)
Venícius Ribeiro Mariane Fambre better known as Bruno is a Brazilian beach soccer player. He plays in defender position.-Beach soccer: Brazil**FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup winner: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009...
was the top scorer, scoring four goals, including a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
in just a minute. Benjamin
Benjamin (beach soccer)
Benjamin Pereira da Silva better known as Benjamin is a Brazilian beach soccer player. He plays in forward position.-Beach soccer: Brazil**FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup winner: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009...
and Bruno scored two goals each, with Júnior Negão, André and Daniel adding one goal each. Eran Levi scored two out of Israel's three, with Ilos adding one goal.
Current squad
As of 6, August 2011Coach:
Benyamin LamBenyamin Lam
Beni Lam is a former Israeli footballer who now acts as the manager of the Israel national beach soccer team-National:*Israeli Premier League :**1977-78, 1979-80, 1982-83*Israeli Supercup :**1980, 1983...
Participations
- EBSL2007 Euro Beach Soccer LeagueThe 2007 Euro Beach Soccer League was the tenth edition of the Beach Soccer league held over a number of dates between June 26 and August 26. The overall winners of the competition were Portugal...
Preliminary Event: AthensAthensAthens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, GreeceGreeceGreece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, 2007 – 2nd place in group stage, not promoted. - Challenge Cup: NetanyaNetanyaNetanya is a city in the Northern Centre District of Israel, and is the capital of the surrounding Sharon plain. It is located north of Tel Aviv, and south of Haifa between the 'Poleg' stream and Wingate Institute in the south and the 'Avichail' stream in the north.Its of beaches have made the...
, IsraelIsraelThe State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, 2008 – 1st place - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification (UEFA)-Quarter-finals:-5th place play-off:-5th place:-Semi-finals:-3rd place:-Final:...
, 2009 – Promoted from group stage - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification (UEFA)The 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for UEFA was a beach soccer tournament played in Bibione, Italy from July 11 – July 18, 2010, which determined the four teams that qualified to the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Ravenna, Italy. All matches were played at a temporary stadium on...
, 2010 – 3rd place in group stage, not promoted. - EBSL2010 Euro Beach Soccer League-Individual awards:MVP: Roberto Pasquali Top Scorer: Roberto Pasquali & Saganowsky — 8 goalsFAIR PLAY award: Best goalkeeper: Bukhlitskiy -Final standings Division A:-Final standings Division B:-Schedule & results:----...
, 2010 – clinched to final berth, 3rd place in Division B (Promotional Final).