Israel secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Moldova in World Cup qualifying on 5 September, exploiting a significant gulf in attacking efficiency. Despite Moldova generating 12 shots and 0.99 expected goals, they managed only three efforts on target, unable to breach Israel's defence. Israel's 4-1-4-1 setup proved far more clinical, with 16 shots generating 2.64 xG and nine on target; their 55.56% save percentage reflected a goalkeeper who faced considerable pressure but conceded at the rate his underlying metrics suggested. Tai Baribo contributed one goal in a dominant display that saw Israel convert their chances with ruthless precision. Moldova's five-man defensive shape proved inadequate against Israel's width and penetration, leaving them vulnerable on the counter-attack. The comprehensive nature of the defeat underscores Israel's superiority in this qualifying group encounter.