Protesters Disrupt Soccer Match With Palestinian Flags Over Israel Games
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- Protesters threw tennis balls with Palestinian flags onto the field.
- The demonstration protested matches being played against Israel.
- The soccer match between Ireland and Austria was disrupted.
- Play was halted in the 19th minute with Ireland leading 1-0.
- A goalkeeper's boycott in support of the protest was noted.
A UEFA Nations League soccer match between Ireland and Austria in Dublin was disrupted on Tuesday when protesters threw tennis balls bearing Palestinian flags onto the pitch. The demonstration was in protest of matches being played against Israel. Play was halted when the referee sent the players off for a water break after the balls landed on the field. At the time of the interruption, Ireland was leading Austria 1-0 in the 19th minute. Prior to the game, demonstrators gathered to protest against Israel and in support of national team goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who had decided to boycott the matches. At one point, a protester also ran onto the field.
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