Israel dismantled Moldova 4–1 in a World Cup qualifying encounter that underscored the hosts' dominance from the opening whistle. Operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Israel controlled proceedings with 26 shots, of which nine found the target, generating an expected goals tally of 4.43 that accurately reflected their clinical finishing. Moldova's defensive shape, deployed in a 3-5-1-1 setup, offered minimal resistance, mustering just four shots with a single effort on target and an xG of merely 0.30. Israel's goalkeeper made eight saves at a 55.56 per cent save rate, though the underlying metrics suggest he faced limited genuine threat given Moldova's expected goals conceded of 4.0. The visitors' inability to sustain possession or create meaningful opportunities left them exposed throughout. Referee Allard Lindhout oversaw a largely straightforward affair that saw Israel's attacking intent rewarded consistently. This victory extends Israel's qualifying campaign momentum considerably.