Ireland-Austria match halted as fans protest Israel fixtures

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 21:43 · Archive

Ireland's Nations League game against Austria was halted after fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch protesting the team's matches against Israel.

Ireland's Nations League clash with Austria at the Aviva Stadium was disrupted in the 20th minute when supporters threw tennis balls bearing the Palestine flag onto the pitch in protest at Ireland playing matches against Israel.

How it is being reported

• Ireland vs Austria match suddenly halted as furious supporters stage Israel protestMirror Sport · 1 Oct, 21:01
• Ireland's clash with Austria is HALTED as furious fans throw hundreds of tennis balls onto the pitch in protest at matches against Israel going aheadDaily Mail Sport · 1 Oct, 20:56

In this story: Ireland · Austria · Israel · Palestine · Aviva Stadium

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