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- The Judean Staff
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As many Israelis were focusing on the tragic terrorist attack on the Egyptian border, in which three soldiers were killed, the Israeli national team competing in the under-20 World Cup, made history by defeating the powerhouse Brazilian national team and are now headed to the semifinals. A few seconds after the final whistle in the crucial soccer match against Brazil, social networks and sports websites around the world celebrated Israel's great victory over the team most believed would capture the cup. Many outlets praised Dor Turgeman, the Israeli player who scored the winning goal.
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