Ireland-Austria Soccer Match Halted by Pro-Palestinian Protest
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- Soccer match between Ireland and Austria was stopped by protest.
- Fans threw tennis balls onto the field in protest.
- Protest was against Israel and called to "Stop the genocide."
- The incident occurred during the first half of the game.
- Ireland was leading Austria 1-0 at the time of the stoppage.
A soccer match between Ireland and Austria in Dublin was briefly halted on Tuesday evening due to a protest against Israel. During the UEFA Nations League game, fans threw dozens of tennis balls onto the pitch, causing a stoppage of play for several minutes. The protest occurred in the 21st minute, shortly after Ireland had taken a 1-0 lead with a goal from Troy Parrott. Stickers featuring the Palestinian flag and the slogan "Stop the genocide" were affixed to the tennis balls. The protest was met with boos from other sections of the crowd. The match is part of the third round of the Nations League.
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