Israel men's national lacrosse team

The Israel men's national lacrosse team represents Israel at men's field lacrosse events. It is governed by the Israeli Lacrosse Association.

Their best finish was in 2016, finishing in second place, winning the silver.[1]

World Lacrosse Championships

Israel made its debut in the World Lacrosse Championships at the 2014 edition played in Denver, United States. They finished in the 7th position out of 38 teams, after winning six of their eight games played.

Record

Year Result
Canada 1967 Did not enter
Australia 1974 Did not enter
England 1978 Did not enter
United States 1982 Did not enter
Canada 1986 Did not enter
Australia 1990 Did not enter
England 1994 Did not enter
United States 1998 Did not enter
Australia 2002 Did not enter
Canada 2006 Did not enter
England 2010 Did not enter
United States 2014 7th place

2014 World Lacrosse Championship

Playing in its first-ever world championships, Israel very nearly duplicated Scotland's feat, twice narrowly falling in games that could have advanced the team into the Blue Division. After reaching the quarterfinals, the Israelis led Australia in the third quarter before dropping a tough 9-8 decision.[2] Then in a placement round game, Israel made a dramatic comeback to push England to overtime before suffering a 10-9 setback.[3] Israel finished seventh after defeating Blue Division squad Japan.

European Lacrosse Championships

Israel has competed at the European Lacrosse Championships since 2012, when they finished eighth. In 2016 they made their second appearance, finishing in second.

Record

Year Result
Czech Republic 1995 Did not enter
Germany 1996 Did not enter
Sweden 1997 Did not enter
England 1999 Did not enter
Scotland 2000 Did not enter
Wales 2001 Did not enter
Czech Republic 2004 Did not enter
Finland 2008 Did not enter
Netherlands 2012 8th place
Hungary 2016 2nd, silver medalist(s)

2012 European Lacrosse Championship

During the 2012 Championship, Israel competed for the first time. Israel finished in eight place out of seventeen teams.

2016 European Lacrosse Championship

During the 2016 Championship, Israel competed for the second time.

In the quarterfinals Israel defeated Germany 8-4 to improve to 6-0 in the tournament.[4] Tied 2-2 during half time, Israel scored four goals in the second halfto give them the victory.[5]

In the semifinals Israel defeated Wales 10-3. Israel had a 5-0 lead at halftime, and a 6-0 lead at the end of the third quarter. With the victory Israel improved to 7-0.[6]

In the finals Israel lost to England 7-6. Israel originally leading 3-2 at halftime, held a 4-3 lead in the third quarter, before England went on to score four unanswered goals.[7] With the loss, Israel won the silver medal.[8]

References

  1. ↑ England Rallies Past Israel for European Crown
  2. ↑ "Israel's dream run clipped by No. 3 Australia, 9-8". Israel men's national lacrosse team. July 18, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  3. ↑ "No. 5 England holds on for overtime win over Israel, 10-9". Israel men's national lacrosse team. July 18, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  4. ↑ Israel stuns Germany, to face Wales in lacrosse Euro semis
  5. ↑ Israel Lacrosse: Israel Stuns Germany to Advance to European Championships Semifinals
  6. ↑ Yalla Israel! Blue-and-white stifle Wales in Semis
  7. ↑ England Holds on to Edge Israel in Euro Lacrosse Final
  8. ↑ England holds on to edge Israel in Euro Final
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