Israel kicks off Olympics with a draw against Mali
The blue-and-white will play its second game on Saturday night when it faces Paraguay in what will be a crucial contest.
ISRAEL MIDFIELDER Oscar Gloukh (10) vies for the ball against Team Mali’s Boubacar Traore during the sides’ 1-1 draw on Wednesday night in their Olympics Group D opening match, which had plenty of Israel supporters (inset) in attendance.(photo credit: Jack Gruber/USA Today Sports)ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN