Israel Under-21s Edge Closer to Euro Playoffs Despite Dutch Pressure
Israel's under-21 team under Guy Luzon sits second in Group G with 10 points, holding a narrow one-point lead over the Netherlands ahead of the final qualifying match against Norway.
The Israel under-21 national team, led by Guy Luzon, missed a crucial opportunity to secure their qualification path after Slovenia failed to assist them against the Netherlands. Israel currently sits in second place in Group G with 10 points following a dramatic 2:3 victory over Slovenia earlier in the week.
However, the bottom-placed Slovenian side suffered a 2:4 home defeat to the Netherlands, lifting the Dutch to third place with 9 points. With only one matchday remaining in the qualifying campaign, the gap between the two teams stands at just a single point.
On Tuesday, Israel will travel to face group leaders Norway, while the Netherlands will host Bosnia. A Dutch victory combined with an Israeli stumble would send the Netherlands into the playoffs, though Israel holds the tiebreaker advantage based on head-to-head results.
