Italy leads Israel 2-1 at half-time in World Cup qualifier

It’s half-time in Israel’s opening World Cup qualifier against Italy, and the Israelis are losing 2-1.

Graziano Pelle scored the first, 14 minutes into the game, which is being played in Haifa. Antonio Candreva notched the second from the penalty spot.

But Israel hit back through Tal Ben-Haim to keep the tie very much alive.

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