TEL AVIV, Israel (AP)  Kaspars Gorks scored the lone goal Saturday to give Latvia a 1-0 victory over Israel in a World Cup qualifier at Ramat Gan stadium. The Queens Park Rangers striker headed in from a corner kick in the 59th minute, keeping the Latvians' 2010 World Cup hopes alive while all but ending Israel's chances of playing in South Africa. Israel was in control for the majority of the game but was unable to translate possession into goals. Yaniv Katan was the standout player for the home team, setting several chances throughout the match. One of the best chances came in the 15th minute when Katan crossed for left back Dedi Ben Dayan whose header flew wide of the post. Eight minutes into the second half Katan himself had a powerful shot from outside the area, forcing a save from Latvian goalkeeper Andris Vanins. As German referee Knut Kircher blew the final whistle, boos broke out throughout the stadium from the crowd of 25,000. Israel captain Yossi Benayoun was substituted in the 66th minute and appeared to argue with coach Dror Kashtan after he left the field. After the game he admitted he had been upset at not being able play to the end. "Of course I was annoyed. This is natural. It was the last 20 minutes and I wanted to play," he said. Kashtan said he thought Israel now has no chance of making it to South Africa. "This match was a massive disappointment," he said. "We haven't reached a World Cup in 40 years and we will have to wait a little longer." ___ Lineups: Israel: Dudu Aouate Yuval Shpungin, Gal Alberman (Tamir Cohen, 45), Avi Strul, Dedi Ben Dayan, Biram Kiyal, Yaniv Katan (Avriam Bruchian, 66), Elyaniv Barda, Omer Golan (Ben Sahar, 62), Dekel Keinan, Yossi Benayoun. Latvia: Andris Vanins, Vistalis Astefjevs, Oskar Klava, Deniss Ivanovs, Deniss Kacanovs, Alexandrs Cauna (Jurijs Zigajevs, 81), Maris Verpakovskis (Andrejs Pereplotkins, 91), Andrejs Rubins (Dzintars Zirnis, 81), Girts Karlsons, Kaspar Gorks, Vladimirs Kolesnicenko. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. Read more