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Pro-Palestine protests disrupt Ireland-Austria Nations League match
Pro-Palestine protests interrupted Ireland's 2-0 lead against Austria in Nations League draw.
In brief
Pro-Palestine protests interrupted Ireland's 2-0 lead against Austria in Nations League draw. Ireland's 2-2 draw with Austria follows two protest interruptions during their Nations League match after a 2-0 lead. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Protests disrupt match
Pro-Palestine protests interrupted Ireland's 2-0 lead against Austria in Nations League draw.
“Tennis balls wrapped in stickers featuring the Palestinian flag and the text #StopTheGame were launched on the pitch.”
First protest at 20th minute
Tennis balls wrapped in stickers featuring the Palestinian flag and the text #StopTheGame were launched on the pitch.
“Around the 20th minute, tennis balls wrapped in stickers featuring the Palestinian flag and the text #StopTheGame were launched on the pitch.”
Second protest at 35th minute
A man ran onto the field carrying a Palestinian flag and was tackled by security.
“Around the 35th minute, a man ran onto the field carrying what appeared to be a Palestinian flag and was immediately tackled by security.”
Ireland's early lead
Troy Parrott scored Ireland's first goal in the 12th minute and added a penalty in the 45th minute.
“Troy Parrott got the hosts under way with a sensational 12th-minute opener and added a penalty on the stroke of half-time.”
Austria equalize
Austria scored twice to equalize Ireland's lead in the second half.
“Austria cut the deficit after Liam Kitching was caught out and Austria worked the ball to the unmarked Prass, who blasted the ball beyond Kelleher.”
Final result
Ireland and Austria drew 2-2 after two protest interruptions in the Nations League match.
“The Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after Austria came back in the second half of their Nations League encounter at the Aviva Stadium.”
The bottom line
Ireland's 2-2 draw with Austria follows two protest interruptions during their Nations League match after a 2-0 lead.
