In a match postponed due to the war between Israel and Palestine, the Israeli team sends the game to Serbia and wins victory; football in the country remains paused in the country
In a match postponed due to the war between Israel It is PalestineO Maccabi Tel-Aviv emerged victorious against Zoryafrom the Ukraineby 3 to 2, this Saturday, 25th, for UEFA Conference League. The Israeli team sent the game to the city of Backa Topolaat Serbiawith no audience present.
Maccabi Tel-Aviv made a point of mentioning the conflict between Israel and Palestine since October 7th, which has already left more than 13 thousand dead, mainly in Gaza Strip. Zahavi opened the scoring for the Israelis in stoppage time of the first half. Peretz scored the second after the break and found the net again at 15. 10 minutes later, Warrior decreased for the Ukrainians and Horbach scored the second two minutes before the end.
Match of coupe d’Europe between Israeli and Ukrainian clubs in exile. Le Maccabi Tel-Aviv confronts Zorya Louhansk in Poland and raises tensions in Israel and Ukraine. A crucial match for two teams. #Football#CoupeEurope#Israel#Ukrainepic.twitter.com/toYOErcHhs
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After the game postponed for the second round, Maccabi Tel-Aviv was in second place in group B of the Conference League, with nine points, one less than the Gent. Zorya came third, with just four points. The first place in each group advances to the quarterfinals, while the second place faces teams from Europa League in a playoff. UEFA decided days after the war that continental games on Israeli territory would be banned until further notice. Thus, it was up to the country’s federation to look for new locations for the matches.
Source: sportbuzz
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