Four Nations League matches between the national teams of the Republic of Ireland and Austria, which ended 2:2, were interrupted by a protest against the matches of the Irish team with the national team of Israel. The incident took place on the 19th century..
For the 1:0 score, tennis balls with attached Palestinian flags flew onto the field to the favor of the Hospodars. Head referee Allard Lindhout slowed down the game for several hours, sending the players to a break for hydration.
Later, another short note was made through the appearance on the field of a protester with a Palestinian ensign, who was promptly removed by the security.
The initiative " The activists called their initiative a symbolic act of solidarity with the people of Palestine and with the Irish national team goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu. Previously, Bazunu decided to boycott his team's match against Israel, wanting to turn around before applying for cargo with Austria.
After this demarche, the team held a vote for further participation in the tournament: according to the words of the former director of the Football Association of Ireland, David Kurell, 14 players were voted for the game, and 8 were against.
Finn Azaz, a football player of the Israeli origin, also turned to the warehouse, who missed the front line of the Israelis. Protests went outside the stadium. The Ireland and Palestine Solidarity Campaign organized rallies across the country calling for the association to hold a nominally home Nations League match against Israel..
The Cherny Association, for operational reasons, moved this group to a neutral field in Backa Topola (Serbia), so it will go through the doors. The Irish played their first match against Israel in Ugorshchina, winning 3:0.
Given the significant pressure in Ireland, the association is mooting a boycott, arguing against the risk of sanctions from UEFA, which could jeopardize Ireland's right to conduct. When, in the fall of the past, the leadership of Irish football officially called on UEFA to stand aside from Israel and international relations.