Ireland 5
Brian Smyth won the face off at the start of the second
period and eventually the ball found its way to Palmodesso whose effort flew
off the post. For the rest of the second quarter both sides battled it out but
unfortunately for the attack men both goalies were in great form leaving the
score 1-1 at half time
It was all Israel
at the beginning of the third quarter and this resulted in them scoring
four goals inside the opening six minutes. With the game looking like it was
going to be Israel's Conor Foley stepped up with five minutes left in the
quarter to narrow the gap. Leaving three besides at the end of the period.
The opening plays of the final period were tough and
tense as both sides knew the next game was going to be crucial. Eventually the
Israelis took a four goal lead with eight minutes left. This goal resulted in
what was a nearly miraculous recovery from the Irish boys. It was that man
Foley who started the comeback with seven to go. Ireland began to put intense
pressure on their opponents back like which resulted in Israel getting two men
sent to the penalty box. Ireland took complete advantage with Corbett doubling
his tally before Foley narrowed the gap to the minimum. Unfortunately this
wasn't enough as Israel going on to win by the narrowest of margins.
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