Russia play decisive match against Israel – Group E

Russia play decisive match against Israel – Group E

Israel – Russia or “Will England qualify to the Euro 2008?” Yes or No. This is how the problem is asked among the English fans. Russia’s win over England made them big favorites for winning the race for the second place of the Euro 2008 Qualifiers group E. If Guus Hiddink’s side wins in Israel they will be 99% qualified for EURO 2008 while Steve McClaren’s team will stay at home.
FcFootballBlog will cover for you this highly important match. We will start the coverage Saturday at 6pm or 18:00 CET. Live text commentary will be included along, live scores, streams and highlights.

Israel vs Russia – Match Info
Competition: EURO 2008, Group E
Stage: Qualifiers
Location: Ramat-Gan Stadium
Date: Saturday, 17th November 2007
Kick off time: 7pm, 19:00 CET
Referee: Stefano Farina
Live Coverage: FcFootballBlog

Israel vs Russia – Live streams
Sopcast: Live Sport TV, CCTV-5.
TVants: Live 1, CCTV-5.
PPMate: CCTV-5.
TVU Player: Soccer, CCTV-5.
Pcast: not available.

Israel vs Russia – Head to Head
Israel and Russia have a series of four recent games played against each other in the last 7 years. The last official match was played about one year ago and was the first leg of this EURO 2008 qualifying campaign. Israel and Russia played a 1 – 1 draw and every English fan would hope that the same result will be repeated tmorrow.
07.10.06 Russia 1-1 Israel EURO Qualifiers
20.08.03 Russia 1-2 Israel Friendlies
16.08.00 Russia 1-0 Israel Friendlies
23.02.00 Israel 4-1 Russia Friendlies

Euro 2008 Qualifiers – Group E standings

As you see the situation for England is crucial. If Russia will win tomorrow their will climb over England and both teams will have a game left to play. Russia with last placed team Andorra and England at home with leaders Croatia. This will go right to the wire and we will be here to cover it LIVE for you!