2019 was a year of the unpredictable, of new perceptions, of challenges, of ‘no rules’.
The traditional yearly summary of BabaGol is here. Keep it real.
Hungover and Lackluster: Israel Lose to Poland
Israel and Poland met in Jerusalem for a dead rubber Euro qualifier. The Poles won easily, and the Israelis played so poorly that one might wonder if it’s due to celebrations of qualifying to the play-off stage.
Kosovo: The Unwanted Team is Getting Closer to the Euro's
Kosovo will host England in their last Euro 2020 qualifiers match. The unwanted team is now two wins away from qualifying to their first-ever major competition.
More Offense, Less Defense: Israel Victorious but Still Looks for Stability
On a hot October evening, Israel and Latvia faced off and showed more of what they produced all this campaign. For the Israelis, it is all about looking forward towards the important upcoming missions.
Helsinki's Hope: Finland is in Pole Position for a Summer Party
Finland have never qualified for a major tournament, and it stings them even more when a regional rival like Iceland does it before them. Now, they are on the verge of doing it themselves - Teemu Pukki and the boys are ready to create their own fairy-tale story.