Moldova 1, Israel 4

CHISINAU, Moldova (Interstat) — Playing as the designated home team on foreign soil, Israel delivered a commanding performance Sunday, overcoming an early deficit and a man advantage to defeat Moldova 4-1 in a World Cup qualifying match. The match, organized by world football’s governing body FIFA, was contested at Stadionul Zimbru despite Israel being listed as the home side. The fixture proceeded amid a backdrop of ongoing conflict in Israel’s region, with the team playing its “home” matches at neutral venues. The game’s complexion changed dramatically in the 18th minute when Moldova’s Sergiu Perciun was shown a straight red card,… Read more...