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Republic of Ireland and Israel draw 1-1 in Nations League match

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Republic of Ireland and Israel draw 1-1 in Nations League match
Summary

The Republic of Ireland and Israel played to a 1-1 draw in a UEFA Nations League match on October 4, 2026, held at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola, Serbia. Troy Parrott scored for Ireland with a penalty in the first half, but Dor Peretz equalized for Israel shortly after the break. Both teams had additional chances, with Israel hitting the woodwork twice. This match was played behind closed doors due to operational challenges, and tensions remained high following the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, impacting pre-match interactions and player gestures. The Republic of Ireland's standings see them third in their group, three points behind leaders Austria.

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By the Numbers
  • •Republic of Ireland 1 - 1 Israel
  • •Parrott converted a penalty in the 39th minute
  • •Peretz equalized two minutes into the second half
  • •Match held at TSC Arena due to operational issues
  • •Ireland remains third in the group behind Austria
Latest Updates
  • 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland and Israel share spoils in ill-tempered Nations League clash behind closed doors
  • 9:13 PMThe Guardian Sport — No handshakes again as Ireland play out tetchy ‘home’ draw with Israel in Serbia
  • 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Republic of Ireland denied by Israel in draw
  • 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland and Israel share Nations League points in Serbia
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The Republic of Ireland were pegged back to a draw by Israel in another tetchy meeting between the sides, this time played without fans at TSC Arena in Backa Topola, Serbia. Troy Parrott’s first-half penalty was cancelled out after the break in the Group B3 game. Parrott, who has now scored 10 times in his last seven competitive internationals, fired the Republic in front from the spot in the 39th minute before Dor Peretz drew the sides level two ­minutes after the restart. Continue reading...

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Troy Parrott’s first-half penalty was cancelled out after the break as Ireland played out a 1-1 Nations League draw with Israel behind closed doors in Serbia. Ireland’s "home" fixture was held on neutral territory at the 4,500-seat TSC arena in Backa Topola, due to “operational challenges that could impact on the delivery of the game on home soil” according to a Football Association of Ireland (FAI) statement in June.

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Troy Parrott's latest international goal is not enough to lift the Republic of Ireland to victory as they are held to a draw by Israel in Sunday's Uefa Nations League game in Serbia.

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