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Ireland v Austria game briefly halted by Stop the Game protesters
The first-half stoppage came as supporters protested Ireland’s planned fixtures against Israel, with UEFA set to review reports from the match.
- On Thursday, Ireland's Nations League match against Austria at Aviva Stadium was briefly suspended in the 19th minute when supporters of the #StopTheGame campaign threw tennis balls onto the pitch to protest the team's fixtures against Israel.
- Protesters described the action as the "1948 Protest," symbolizing solidarity with Palestinians regarding the Nakba, as the campaign opposes Ireland fulfilling Nations League fixtures against Israel since February's draw.
- Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from selection for both Israel fixtures, citing his stance on the war in Gaza; while included in Austria's squad, he remains unavailable for the upcoming Israel match.
- Later in the first half, a spectator ran onto the pitch carrying a Palestinian flag around the 35th minute, prompting security to immediately remove the individual and allow play to continue.
- Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson confirmed on Wednesday that Ireland intends to fulfill a behind-closed-doors "home" match against Israel on Sunday in Backa Topola, Serbia, despite the ongoing campaign opposition.
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The League of Nations football match between Ireland and Austria at the Dublin Arena on Thursday was briefly interrupted twice by actions in support of the Palestinians.
·Paris, France
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Irish fans interrupt 2:2 against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags. Background to the protest and the results of the Nations League.
·Berlin, Germany
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Ireland v Austria game briefly halted by Stop the Game protesters
·London, United Kingdom
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The League of Nations match between Ireland and Austria Thursday night was interrupted twice in the first period by pro-Palestine protesters. ...
·Brussels, Belgium
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