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Ireland vs Israel: Second game not friendly
Ireland coach admits Sunday's match with Israel won't be friendly due to Gaza war tensions.
In brief
Ireland coach admits Sunday's match with Israel won't be friendly due to Gaza war tensions. Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says Sunday's second game against Israel will be 'tricky and challenging' amid Gaza war tensions. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Ireland coach says second game not friendly
Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson admits Sunday's second game against Israel will not be a friendly match due to ongoing Gaza war tensions.
“we have a country 10 times better than theirs”
Israel captain comments on Ireland
Israel captain Manor Solomon said Ireland is a country 10 times better than theirs after their 3-0 win in Hungary.
“we have a country 10 times better than theirs”
Ireland squad fatigue concerns
Hallgrimsson noted fatigue from recent fixtures and the Gaza war impacted Ireland's readiness for Sunday's match.
“it is going to be tricky and challenging for the players to be ready”
Fan protests at Aviva Stadium
The 'Stop The Game' campaign staged protests outside Aviva Stadium before Ireland's draw with Austria, causing brief interruptions.
“we have a country 10 times better than theirs”
Ireland players vote to play
Ireland players voted to play Israel after the FAI chief executive called it a significant majority decision.
“it would be wrong to participate”
Game moved to Backa Topola
Sunday's game moved to TSC Arena in Backa Topola, Serbia, amid fan protests over Ireland's fixtures.
“everything about this is strange”
What it means
Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says Sunday's second game against Israel will be 'tricky and challenging' amid Gaza war tensions.
