Apparently witchcraft was behind Israel's Euro 2016 draw with Wales

Israel's point to boost its Euro 2016 qualification hopes wasn't down to luck nor soccer skills - according to some interpretations, it was black magic!

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Israel goalkeeper Ofir Martziano (right) denied Wales superstar Gareth Bale (left) time and again during yesterday’s 0-0 draw in Cardiff (photo credit: REUTERS)
Israel goalkeeper Ofir Martziano (right) denied Wales superstar Gareth Bale (left) time and again during yesterday’s 0-0 draw in Cardiff
(photo credit: REUTERS)
Israelis were pleasantly surprised at Sunday's 0-0 draw with Wales in their Euro 2016 soccer match, but according to one sports writer, witchcraft  was the real reason behind Wales player Gareth Bale's missed free kick.

The video shows Israel's Tal Ben-Haim making some questionable gestures at the ball, as Bale prepares to take his kick, before it goes flying over the goalpost. But the Real Madrid forward need not take any flack for the blunder, as black magic is a stronger force than even the best of soccer skills, particularly when it's Israeli. 

Should Ben-Haim be trying out for Harry Potter's Quidditch team instead? Perhaps - but the Israeli soccer team will hold on to him for the time being, since his alleged wizarding skills garnered it a precious point in its endeavor to qualify for Euro 2016.