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Ireland v Israel live updates: Kelleher to captain Ireland as Hallgrímsson makes four changes

Malachy Clerkin

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The Republic of Ireland and Israel played to a 1-1 draw in a Nations League match held in Serbia. The game concluded a contentious international window for both teams, who will now look toward their final group matches in November.

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The match highlights the intersection of international sports and geopolitical tensions, resulting in a neutral venue and a highly charged atmosphere.

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“An unforgettable Nations League window ended in disappointment for the Republic of Ireland at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola, as Troy Parrott’s first-half penalty was cancelled out by Israel’s Dor Peretz,” Gavin Cummiskey writes, summing up the last two weeks.

“There is an almighty debrief ahead for the FAI and the players, with one lingering regret likely to be that the move to a behind-closed-doors match in a small Serbian town denied them the chance to play a home game inside a sold out Aviva.

“Arguably, the near constant travel and inevitable fatigue cost them two important points.”

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