Israel vs Moldova 2026 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Group Stage
Introduction
Israel are hosting Moldova
at Stadionul Zimbru, Chisinau, Moldova, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA.
Match Commentary
- 18': Sergiu Perciun (Moldova) is shown the red card.
- 21': Goal! Israel 1, Moldova 0. Dor Turgeman (Israel) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 34': Eli Dasa (Israel) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Goal! Israel 1, Moldova 1. Ion Nicolaescu (Moldova) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Danila Forov with a headed pass.
- 45'+2': Dor Peretz (Israel) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Israel 1, Moldova 1.
- 45': Substitution, Israel. Guy Mizrahi replaces Eli Dasa.
- 54': Substitution, Moldova. Sergiu Platica replaces Virgiliu Postolachi.
- 55': Substitution, Moldova. Vlad Raileanu replaces Danila Forov.
- 55': Substitution, Moldova. Ion Bors replaces Stefan Bîtca because of an injury.
- 65': Goal! Israel 2, Moldova 1. Roy Revivo (Israel) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal.
- 66': Substitution, Moldova. Artur Ionita replaces Ion Nicolaescu.
- 72': Substitution, Moldova. Stefan Bodisteanu replaces Vladimir Fratea.
- 73': Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 78': Substitution, Israel. Stav Turiel replaces Gabi Kanichowsky.
- 78': Substitution, Israel. Mahmoud Jaber replaces Dor Peretz.
- 84': Substitution, Israel. Idan Toklomati replaces Dor Turgeman.
- 85': Goal! Israel 3, Moldova 1. Eliel Peretz (Israel) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Guy Mizrahi following a corner.
- 86': Substitution, Israel. Yarden Shua replaces Dan Biton.
- 88': Sergiu Platica (Moldova) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Own Goal by Vladislav Baboglo, Moldova. Israel 4, Moldova 1.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Israel 4, Moldova 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Venue: Stadionul Zimbru
Location: Chisinau, Moldova
Venue: Stadionul Zimbru
Location: Chisinau, Moldova
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +32 | Norway | 8 | 24 | 0 |
| +9 | Italy | 8 | 18 | 2 |
| -1 | Israel | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| -13 | Estonia | 8 | 4 | 6 |
Statistics
MDA |
ISR![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 9 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 5 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 5 | Saves | 0 |
| 27.2 | Possession | 72.8 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 26 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 165 | Accurate Passes | 564 |
| 230 | Passes | 624 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 9 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 42 | Long Balls | 22 |
| 17 | Accurate Long Balls | 12 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 10 |
| 4 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 11 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 15 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 32 | Effective Clearances | 8 |
| 32 | Clearances | 8 |
Israel (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Omri Glazer (GK) |
| 12 | Stav Lemkin |
| 4 | Or Blorian |
| 3 | Roy Revivo |
| 2 | Eli Dasa |
| 8 | Dor Peretz |
| 15 | Eliel Peretz |
| 16 | Gavriel Kanichowsky |
| 9 | Dor Turgeman |
| 11 | Oscar Gloukh |
| 10 | Dan Biton |
Moldova (3-5-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emil Timbur (GK) |
| 4 | Vladislav Baboglo |
| 6 | Mihail Gherasimencov |
| 5 | Catalin Cucos |
| 21 | Sergiu Perciun |
| 13 | Vladimir Fratea |
| 11 | Mihail Caimacov |
| 2 | Stefan Bîtca |
| 16 | Danila Forov |
| 9 | Ion Nicolaescu |
| 17 | Virgiliu Postolachi |
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