Ireland defeats Qatar 1-0 in Dublin friendly match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Ireland secured a 1-0 victory over Qatar in a friendly match held in Dublin. The game featured notable moments, including protests reflected by tennis balls thrown onto the pitch, opposing the upcoming match between Ireland and Israel. Seamus Coleman was seen reacting to the protest, underlining the tensions surrounding the fixture. This friendly provides Ireland with preparation opportunities ahead of competitive fixtures in the near future, while Qatar continues its schedule of international matches.
- •Ireland wins 1-0 against Qatar
- •Match took place in Dublin
- •Tennis balls thrown on pitch as protest
- •Seamus Coleman visibly reacts to protest
- •Friendly serves as preparation for future matches
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"Ireland 1 - 0 Qatar Seamus Coleman reacts when tennis balls are thrown onto the pitch as a protest to an upcoming match between Ireland and Israel (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)The B...
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