Liverpool video inspired Israelis

ISRAELI defender Shimon Gershon likened the final moments of Saturday’s World Cup Qualifier against Ireland to a “street fight.”

Liverpool video inspired Israelis
Tue, 07 Jun, 2005 - 01:00
James Whelan

Referee Kyros Vassaras flashed nine yellow cards (Ireland 2, Israel 7) and sent off Andy O'Brien in the 2-2 draw. The Greek official was at his busiest in an ill tempered final quarter.

"The final moments had nothing to do with soccer but simply felt like a street fight," said Gershon as he returned to a jubilant Israel.

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