A save from Israeli goalkeeper Dudu Aouate in injury time helped his side earn a 1-1 with Greece in a 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ qualifier.
Greece are now level on ten points with Switzerland in European Zone, Group 2, one ahead of Israel.
Greece took the lead in the 42nd minute, silencing the local crowd when Fanis Gekas pounced on a rebounding shot to put the ball into the Israeli goal from close range.
Israel began the second half with more determination and got the equaliser in the 55th minute, when Omer Golan slotted the ball into the Greek net after being put through by Yossi Benayoun.
The Liverpool midfielder, whose inclusion in the team was in doubt until the last minute due to a leg injury, was carried off in the 77th minute.
Aouate then saved from Gekas in injury time.
The two sides face each other again on Wednesday in Crete
Israel share points with Greece