Israel 1-0 Belgium: Player Ratings as Yarden Shua comes off the bench to secure last-gasp victory for the hosts

Israel and Belgium faced off at the Boszik Arena in Budapest in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, November 17 as the hosts secured a historic 1-0 win against their visitors.

Belgium dominated possession in the first half with 66% of the ball and also attempted eight shots with three of those on target. Despite having less of the ball, Israel attempted six shots as well, with two of those on target. However, neither side could break the deadlock in the first half.

Both managers made multiple changes to begin the second half as they looked to grab the go-ahead goal in this game. However, Ran Ben Simon’s moves paid off as Yarden Shua came off the bench to score the winner in the 86^th minute. Belgium had no response and fell to a defeat. On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Israel Player Ratings vs Belgium

Goalkeeper

Daniel Peretz – 7.5/10

Peretz had a great game between the sticks for Israel and kept a clean sheet with four saves.

Defenders

Eli Dasa – 7.5/10

Dasa won two duels, making one clearance and one interception. He also played two key passes.

Idan Nachmias – 6.5/10

Nachmias won one duel and made three clearances in a decent performance.

Sean Goldberg – 7.5/10

Goldberg won three duels, making three clearances and two interceptions. He also played two key passes.

Raz Shlomo – 7/10

Shlomo won three duels, making four clearances and two blocks in a decent performance.

Manor Solomon – 7.5/10

Solomon had a great game on the left flank as he won 11 duels, making one clearance as well. He also played two key passes.

Midfielders

Dor Peretz – 6.5/10

Peretz played for 74 minutes and put in a decent performance for Israel on the right flank.

Mahmoud Jaber – 7.5/10

Jaber played the entire 90 minutes and bossed the midfield with an 86% passing accuracy, also making nine tackles and winning 13 duels.

Mohammad Abu Fani – 7.5/10

Abu Fani had a great game for Israel as he played two key passes, won four duels and made one interception in midfield.

Forwards

Oscar Gloukh – 6/10

Gloukh attempted one shot that was off-target and won just one of four duels.

Dean David – 6.5/10

David attempted one shot on target and played one key pass in a decent performance.

Substitutes

Omri Gandelman – 6/10

He replaced Abu Fani and had a decent outing.

Dia Saba – 7/10

He replaced David and assisted Israel’s winning goal scored by Shua.

Yarden Shua – 7.5/10

He came off the bench and scored the winner for the hosts with a sharp finish.

Dolev Haziza – 6.5/10

He replaced Peretz and put in a decent performance for his team.

Ethane Azoulay – N/A

He played less than 10 minutes and hence does not warrant a rating.

Manager

Ran Ben Simon – 7.5/10

He made great substitutions and it paid off in the form of a win.

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Belgium Player Ratings vs Israel

Goalkeeper

Koen Casteels – 7/10

Casteels made three saves for Belgium but was unlucky to concede a late goal.

Defenders

Ameen Al-Dakhil – 7/10

Al-Dakhil won four duels and attempted two shots, with one of those on target.

Wout Faes – 7.5/10

Faes had a great game at the back as he won three of four duels, making five clearances, two blocks and two interceptions. He also played nine accurate long balls.

Zeno Debast – 7/10

Debast had a good game in defence for Belgium as he won three duels and made one interception.

Timothy Castagne – 6.5/10

Castagne put in an average performance and was also booked.

Midfielders

Orel Mangala – 7/10

He passed the ball with 98% accuracy and won five duels in midfield, making one interception.

Arthur Vermeeren – 7/10

Vermeeren passed the ball with 77% accuracy, including three key passes. He also won two duels and made one clearance.

Arne Engels – 6.5/10

Engels put in an average performance and could not impact the match.

Forwards

Dodi Lukebakio – 8.5/10

Lukebakio had a great game as he played four key passes and two crosses. He also completed five dribbles and won nine duels.

Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10

Trossard played for 37 minutes but had to be subbed off due to an injury.

Lois Openda – 6/10

Openda looked off-colour and was also booked for a foul.

Substitutes

Johan Bakayoko – 7.5/10

He replaced Trossard and played one key pass, won three duels and attempted one shot on target.

Matte Smets – 6.5/10

He replaced Zebast and put in a decent performance.

Albert Sambi Lokonga – 6.5/10

He replaced Vermeeren and played well in midfield for Belgium.

Killian Sardella & Norman Bassette – N/A

The pair played less than 10 minutes apiece for Belgium and hence do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Domenico Tedesco – 6.5/10

He got his combination wrong as the team lacked an attacking threat.

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