Four minutes into the encounter, however, they took the lead courtesy of Guyana international Emery Welshman.
Their advantage was doubled through Nigerian winger Osuji in the ninth minute as he converted from the penalty spot. That was the 25-year-old’s first goal for the Israeli outfit since he joined them from Slovenian side Nova Gorica.
Umm al-Fahm had their opportunities but their attacking forays met strong resistance from the hosts’ defenders.
A minute into the second half, Olawale extended the lead for Shavit’s men. After controlling a pass from a teammate, the 18-year-old scooted through the visitors’ backline before sending the ball past goalkeeper Tomer Livitanov.
March 31, 2021
A late goal by Emile Saimovici playing his second international game for Barbados ensured a crucial 1-0 victory against Anguilla last night, during their second Group D match of the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Playing at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in the Dominican Republic, midfielder Saimovici brought much joy to Barbados’ bench in the 81st minute. A well-placed corner kick compliments forward Ryan Trotman was met by a powerful header from Saimovici for the match-winning goal.
A native of Vancouver, Saimovici is the son of a Romanian-Canadian father and a Barbadian mother. He played at Clark College in Vancouver and Centennial College in Toronto, where he was named an OCAA league all-star in 2013–14. He has played in both Canada and the United States.
In the four-goal thriller at the Lod Municipal Stadium, Guyana international Emery Welshman gave the visitors a second-minute lead from the penalty spot after Olawale was brought down in the goal area by one of Qasim’s defenders.
The lead lasted for just eight minutes as Mohammed Khatib levelled matters for Aviram Matmon’s side thanks to an assist from midfielder Roy Dayan.
Despite impressive attacking moves from both teams, the first-half ended one goal apiece.
Like a house on fire, the hosts commenced the second-half on a lively note but they were unable to get past goalkeeper Niv Antman who put up a commendable showing.
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