Israel makes history by beating Brazil 3-2 and qualifying for the U-20 World Cup semifinals

DT Ofir Haim’s team was a tough nut to crack for the Seleçao from start to finish, in a tight match that required extra time at the San Juan Bicentennial (west).

Only until minute 56 striker Marcos Leonardo, one of the two World Cup goalscorers with five goals, he broke the siege of the Asians with a shot in the area.

The deep breath of those led by Ramon Menezes stopped at minute 60, when Anan Khalaili equalized with a header. The goal moved the Jewish community, which was the majority in the stands to the rhythm of chants such as “let’s go, let’s go, let’s go Israel.

At the start of the first extra time (91) Israel’s hopes seemed to vanish with a goal from Matheus Nascimento, but a Hamza Shibli equalized again a minute later.

At 105 Dor David Turgeman broke Kaique Pereira’s bow, who had already had crucial saves, for 3-2. Ilay Madmon and Ahmad Ibrahim then missed two penalties.

Israel thus struck down the forecasts and will wait for its rival in the next phase, that will come out of the United States vs. Uruguay on Sunday in Santiago del Estero. Diego Armando Maradona from La Plata will host the semifinals on June 8.