In case you're wondering why I wrote "Tal Ben Haim I", that's because there are two Tal Ben Haims playing for Israel - the other will be known as Tal Ben Haim II. The sequel.

BBC Wales Sport Dafydd Pritchard in Haifa

"Wales manager Chris Coleman said before the match he expected a hostile atmosphere, and the Israeli fans are living up to their billing.

"Every Welsh touch is met with shrill, deafening whistles from the crowd - which is an impressive sight with almost every home supporter holding an Israeli flag."

Good defending by Tal Ben Haim I to get in front of Hal Robson Kanu, who was almost picked out by Joe Allen's dinked ball into the area. Wales on the front foot.

BBC World Service Sport has interviewed former Israel international Ronny Rosenthal ahead of the match.

On today's game:

"Israel have got quite a good side. They don't have really big stars but you know as a group they are doing well and they will have the crowd and a big new stadium and the confidence as well."

On Gareth Bale:

"A player on his own in terms of quality, there is no one like Gareth Bale. There is no one approaching the quality of Bale - the most complete player for me in the world. I know him obviously from Spurs because I have been watching Spurs for many years since, so really he is the key player. He is a player Israel need to keep their eye on, even to put two players on him or one that will go for him anyway, even if he's going for a little bit of water on the side. There is no way they can let him have his own way."

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We are under way.

Wales win the toss. Ashley Williams' side will bowl. Sorry, wrong sport.

Former Wales striker Robert Earnshaw:, external Good luck and I hope @FAWales get a great result today in Israel.

Ness: I am Ness and once played on a team with a Tess and Jess. Very confusing.

Daniel Heaver: Played in a water polo game with three of our six outfield players called Dan. Organizing marking was not easy.

Chambo: Three of us had the surname Chalmers - Jim, Grant and Allan. No relation to each other, We played for Buchahaven Hearts JFC.

Israel have two players in their starting line-up called Tal Ben Haim. Have you ever played in a team who had two players with the same name? Perhaps you had a namesake up front, or in goal?

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The teams are out - they are about to play the national anthems.

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"Give the ball to Bale every time you get it, and let him get at Ben Haim. Simple."

Yes, Robbie, but which one?

Wales manager Chris Coleman: "We've worked on three at the back last week and in previous games. We have two or three other options. We can go to a four at the back also.

"No Sam Vokes up front - he needs games. This will be a high-tempo game. I spoke to Burnley manager Sean Dyche about Sam's fitness - he probably needs more 90 minutes. Sam is ready to come on when we need him.

"It's about us getting performances right and not worrying about the consequences. We have to go out and do what we've been doing."

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We all remember two-legged play-off between Wales and Israel for a place at the 1958 World Cup finals? No?

Well, there was a two-legged play-off between Wales and Israel for a place at the 1958 World Cup finals.

Israel, who won the African and Asian zone, were asked to play a team who had not initially qualified - that happened to be Wales, runners-up in Group 4.

To cut the rambling short:

Israel 0-2 Wales (Scorers: Len Allchurch, Dave Bowen)

Wales 2-0 Israel (Scorers: Ivor Allchurch, Cliff Jones)

Wales qualified.

Israel have two Tal Ben Haims in their starting line-up today. Have you ever played in a team with a namesake?

Barry Hughes: Tavistock vets v Launceston 1995 - I was one of five Barrys in the team!

Matthew Conlon-Oates: There are currently three Ryans on my team.

The JTRHD: When I used to play, there were seven Joes including me... Three had the same initials.

Bird: No, never.

Thanks, Bird. Let us know if that changes.

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In order for Israel to grab their first win over Wales, they might have to stop the marauding runs of Gareth Bale.

If you were the Israel coach who would you look to for advice? That's right, Bale's Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.

"We contacted Cristiano (Ronaldo) exactly how to do it, how to stop Bale," said Israel coach Eli Guttman.

"But he didn't answer the call and it is not about one man."

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Here's more on Eli Guttman's Israel. They have beaten Andorra, Cyprus and Bosnia to record a perfect nine-point start.

"We are surprised to be top," said Guttman, whose side host Belgium on Tuesday in a fixture postponed last September due to the political situation in the Middle East at the time.

"If you had asked me before if we would get nine points I would say maybe seven.

"But after the performance against Bosnia it is not surprising because the group deserved it."

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Chris Pi: Hammock all set for Wales v Israel - off to beach bar in a bit.

Chris Bennion: So unbelievably tense about Israel v Wales that I feel a bit sick. Preferred it when we had no chance of qualifying.

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BBC Wales Sport Dafydd Pritchard in Haifa

"Wales fans are already making themselves heard - and seen - at the Sammy Ofer Stadium.

"They have brought a new banner with them for this game. It reads 'Chris Coleman's Red Army' and includes an enormous picture of the Wales manager.

"This level of adulation is a far cry from the jeers Coleman had to endure at half-time in their opening game of the campaign in Andorra.

"Wales went on to win that game, however, and they are unbeaten since then."

We asked how highly in Wales's great sporting moments it would be if the team qualified for Euro 2016.

Mike Corris: For me it would. Being the first in my life time. If we make it, I intend to sell everything I have to, to make sure I'll be there. We'd get smashed for 270 minutes and I'd love every single one of them

John Hughes: I'm English but I'd love to see Wales there...Bale is an outstanding player no matter what the Madrid fans think of him...in fact they're not even the true fans of Madrid. .Atleti are...Madrid are so fickle.

Matt Richards: Wales with a full strength team could give anyone a good game on their day. With Ramsey and Bale leading the line we could do well. Let's hope we can get a result tonight.. CYMRU AM BYTH!!!!

Rich Dawson: A first in my lifetime. Nap you could say once in a lifetime opportunity. So close too many times. May lead to my divorce though as I will have to go.

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