The Swiss women footballers win against Israel with 2-0 and are in the second round of the World Cup.

The Swiss women's footballers win against Israel with 2-0 and are in the second round of the World Cup qualification The first goal was scored after half an hour, the second in stoppage time. Switzerland is in the second play-off round for the Women's World Cup qualification. (sda) Switzerland is in the Women's World Cup qualification in the second round of the play-offs. The national team wins against Israel with a score of 2-0 in the first round after the 7-3 result in the first leg at home in Sitten. "Keeping the zero" was the goal for defender Viola Calligaris for the play-off return match in the World Cup qualification against Israel. And unlike in the first leg on Friday, when the national team let themselves be easily overcome three times, this happened in Sitten as well. Without shining, the team of coach Rafel Navarro won 2-0 and thus secured their place in the next round. Beney scores in front of the home audience Until half-time, the Israeli guests did not score a single shot, while Switzerland, on the other hand, appeared in front of the opposing goal with around 77 percent ball possession. After half an hour, Iman Beney scored the lead for Switzerland. The Valais player scored in Sitten after a pass from Géraldine Reuteler with a header. Before that, the Swiss women practiced in the opening phase, which was accompanied by propalæstinian acknowledgments in the stands for a few minutes, but they could not create chances. Among others, the two goalscorers from the first leg, Riola Xhemaili and Lia Kamber, conceded their chances. Thanks to the 4-goal lead from the first leg, Switzerland did not have to fear defeat. In stoppage time, Julia Stierli increased the score to 2-0 with a free kick. Against Austria in one and a half months In the second play-off round, Switzerland faces Austria. The country decided the duel with Kosovo with a total score of 6-1 for themselves. Thus, the Swiss national team faces a team that is slightly stronger on paper. Austria is ranked 23rd in the world and three places ahead of Switzerland. The first and second legs will take place in about one and a half months. However, a new victory does not necessarily mean World Cup qualification. The intercontinental play-offs are still awaited by the Swiss women in February. More to follow.