The amputee football team brings hope and international recognition to Israelis of all backgrounds, empowering them to recover and represent Israel proudly in domestic and overseas competitions.
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After making history and winning the Four Nations Cup, the President of the State hosted Israel’s amputee national soccer team and even showed off his passing skills with the players….
Considered underdogs before the event, the Israeli squad displayed disciplined defense and strong attacking play to finish runner-up without conceding a goal, and Ben Maman won the top scorer title of the division.
Israel defeated Ukraine 2-0 and Belgium 5-0, and drew 0-0 versus the Netherlands and host Azerbaijan, ending the tournament with strong results but just short of the top spot, returning home proud of its performance.
Hamburg goalkeeper Daniel Peretz responded to the coach’s request and donated playing gear, with team member Tigran Chagava visibly moved upon receiving a glove.
