European Championship: Israel beats Macedonia 2-1

Barak Itzhaki and Roberto Colautti scored first-half goals Saturday to give Israel a 2-1 win over Macedonia in a European Championship qualifier. Itzhaki scored in the 10th minute, before Aco Stojkov equalized for Macedonia just three minutes later. Colautti had the winner in the 43rd. Israel has 14 points from seven matches in Group E. Macedonia has seven points.