Ireland-Israel rematch will not be friendly, warns Hallgrimsson
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 13:31 · Archive
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the second match against Israel will not be a friendly following comments from Israel's camp.
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned that the rematch against Israel on Sunday will not be a friendly encounter. The warning comes after comments made by the Israeli camp following the two sides' first match, which took place in Hungary last week. The return fixture is to be played in Serbia.
Tensions between the teams have seemingly escalated ahead of the second meeting, with Hallgrimsson's remarks suggesting the encounter will be more competitive than a typical friendly match.
How it is being reported
- Ireland boss warns second Israel clash will ‘not be a friendly’ after ‘hate’ commentMirror Sport · 3 Oct, 13:15
- Second Israel game won't be a friendly - HallgrimssonBBC Sport · 3 Oct, 10:04
In this story: Heimir Hallgrimsson · Republic of Ireland · Israel
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