Israel at the 1990 FIFA World Cup
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At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Israel competed in the OFC qualification round, finishing in first place. Israel went on to face Colombia in the CONMBOL vs. OFC playoff, losing 1–0.
Israel was previously part of the Asian Games Federation until it was disbanded in 1981. In 1982 Israel was barred joining the new Olympic Council of Asia, Israel opted to join the European Olympic Committees in the early 1990s. The 1990 World Cup Israel was not yet part of a continent group, therefore joining OFC.[1]
OFC qualification[edit]
Round 1[edit]
In round 1, Israel received a bye and advanced to the final round directly. The remaining four teams were paired up to play knockout matches on a home-and-away basis. The winners would advance to the Second Round.
Round 2[edit]
In round 2 Israel competed against Australia and New Zealand, finishing in first place. Template:1990 FIFA World Cup qualification – OFC
| 5 March 1989 | Israel  | 1–0 |  New Zealand | Tel Aviv, Israel |
Rosenthal  7' |
Stadium: Ramat Gan Stadium Attendance: 44,500 Referee: Serge Muhmenthaler (Switzerland) |
| 19 March 1989 | Israel | 1–1 |  Australia | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Ohana 67' (pen.) |
72' Yankos |
Stadium: Ramat Gan Stadium Attendance: 45,000 Referee: Manfred Neuner (West Germany) |
| 9 April 1989 | New Zealand | 2–2 | Israel | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Wright 19' Dunford 35' |
16' Rosenthal 37' Klinger |
Stadium: Mount Smart Stadium Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Claude Bouillet (France) |
| 16 April 1989 | Australia | 1–1 | Israel | Sydney, Australia |
| Trimboli 88' |
40' Ohana |
Stadium: Sydney Football Stadium Attendance: 40,320 Referee: Carlo Longhi (Italy) |
Goalscorers[edit]
- 2 goals
- 1 goal
CONMEBOL vs OFC playoff[edit]
Israel, as the winning team of the OFC qualification tournament played the CONMEBOL group winner with the weakest record in a home-and-away play-off. The winner of this play-off qualified for the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Colombia 
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1–0 | Israel
|
1–0 | 0–0 |
| 15 October 1989 | Colombia | 1–0 | Israel | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla |
| 15:30 UTC–5 | Usuriaga 73' |
Attendance: 65,000 Referee: Michel Vautrot (France) |
| 30 October 1989 | Israel | 0–0 | Colombia | Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan |
| 19:00 UTC+2 | Attendance: 50,000 Referee: Edgardo Codesal (Mexico) |
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