Republic of Ireland and Austria draw amid first-half protests

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Republic of Ireland and Austria draw amid first-half protests
Summary

The Republic of Ireland and Austria played to a 2-2 draw in a UEFA Nations League match in Dublin, interrupted twice by protests. Troy Parrott scored both goals for Ireland, but Austria came back with goals from Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch in the second half. The match featured significant disruptions as tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch in protest of Ireland's games against Israel. With this result, Austria remains at the top of Group B3. The Republic of Ireland will next face Serbia on October 4.

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  • •Troy Parrott scores two goals for the Republic of Ireland
  • •Austria equalizes in the second half with two goals
  • •Match interrupted twice by protests against Ireland's game with Israel
  • •Ireland's next fixture is against Serbia on October 4
  • •Austria will face Kosovo next
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Troy Parrott's double is not enough to earn the Republic of Ireland victory as Austria fight back to draw a Uefa Nations League game in Dublin twice briefly interrupted by protests in the first half.

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