Disciplined performance took Israel forward, with stunning comeback goals to beat Brazil in the quarter finals.

Playing their first major tournament since 1970, Israel is shocking the football world. In the latest match, they beat Brazil 3-2, and moved into the semi finals. It seemed like the young Israel boys were playing with a matured brain and nerves of steel. They never felt pressure, when Brazil attacked, and when they had the ball.

Tactical Failure

Brazil never got the upper hand in the game. In the first 30 minutes, Israel enjoyed more possession, 130/30 completed passes. Compared to the quality Brazil teams show, this game saw very ordinary passing, lacking precision. Israel defended with discipline, never allowing Brazilians to dibble easily past them. Left wing saw total failure, while Savio, who was dangerous whenever got ball, wasn't getting enough passes.

Brazil failed to use wing width, and by sticking to the same playing style, failed to penetrate. Also, they failed to implement a plan B. Meanwhile, Israel showed composure and weaved attack with precise, creative passes. Match ended in 0-0 draw in the first half.

Got hit, Hit Back

Brazil scored first, in the 56th minute. Marcos Leonardo hit the target with a fabulous kick. But, Israel didn't give Brazil any breathing time. They levelled with an amazing goal. Khalaili (60') headed in precisely a cross from the left, after running up in front of his marker.

Score remained 1-1 at the end of regular time. Brazil again scored, and took the lead. Nascimento (91') scored from a beautifully weaven move, with a calm finish. But, again Israel leveled, just after 2 minutes. Shibli was available at the second post, when an unattended cross reached there. The Brazilian defender should have cleared, but he let the ball roll.

The moment of the match came in the injury time of extra time's first half. Turgeman dribbled past 3 Brazilian players inside the box and struck the ball past the goalkeeper.

Israel will play against the winner of the Uruguay - USA match.