Ireland and Israel draw 1-1 in tense Nations League match
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The Republic of Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in a UEFA Nations League match played behind closed doors in Backa Topola, Serbia, on Sunday, concluding two fixtures marked by political tension and confrontations.
Troy Parrott put Ireland ahead from the penalty spot in the 39th minute after Dor Peretz fouled Jimmy Dunne. Peretz equalised from close range two minutes after halftime, and Israel later struck the woodwork twice. Ireland remained third in Group B3 with five points, while Israel stayed bottom with two.
Before kickoff, Ireland’s players wore black armbands commemorating lives lost in Gaza and bowed their heads during Israel’s anthem. Israel’s players wore black armbands in memory of those killed in the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023. Ireland captain Caoimhín Kelleher did not shake Peretz’s hand or exchange pennants, repeating gestures from Ireland’s 3-0 win in the teams’ first meeting a week earlier.
The fixture had been moved from Dublin to Serbia for what the Football Association of Ireland called “operational reasons,” amid calls for Ireland to boycott the games over Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
Tensions also surfaced around halftime. Irish media reported an allegation that an Israeli player spat at Ireland coach Damien Doyle, but Reuters could not independently verify it. Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said a disciplinary committee would examine the incident; Israel coach Ran Ben-Shimon said he had not seen it.
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