Euro 2012 Group F: Israel 1 Georgia 0

Substitute striker Tal Ben Chaim scored the only goal as Israel beat Georgia 1-0 in a Euro 2012 Group F qualifier on Tuesday.

Ben Chaim of Maccabi Petah Tiva, not to be confused with central defender Tal Ben Haim who played the entire match, scored in the 59th minute, seven minutes after replacing midfielder Bebars Natcho.

Left unmarked on the right of the area he blasted home a pass from Elyaniv Barda after Maor Buzaglo had done all the running down the left wing.

Captain Yossi Benayoun played a key role for Israel returning after a six-month injury layoff.

The result keeps Israel in the hunt in a tight Group F, which Greece lead on 11 points.

Croatia and Israel, who also beat Latvia 2-1 on Saturday, both have 10, with Georgia on nine.