Israel defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in ice hockey's Women's World Championship in Division III Group B.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was the first-ever World Championship win for Israel's women's team, who joined the international arena last year, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Israel thus completed their games in the three-team group with a 1-3 win-loss record, while Bosnia are currently 1-2 in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Serbia, who hold a 3-0 record and will face Bosnia on Friday in the tournament's closing game, have secured first place and promotion to Group A.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pnina Basov put Israel in front after just 49 seconds, and the result remained until the end of the second period.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ori Zioni doubled the score in the 44th minute, but Emina Sopovic made it 1-2 after less than a minute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lotem Armoza and Shani Kotler scored in the 46th and 51st minutes respectively to secure the win for Israel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ori Zioni doubled the score in the 44th minute, but Emina Sopovic made it 1-2 after less than a minute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n