Ireland Held to a Draw by Austria Despite Parrott’s Brace as Protests Disrupt the Match
Troy Parrott found the back of the net twice, yet the Republic of Ireland were compelled to settle for a 2‑2 stalemate after Austria rallied in the second half of their Nations League showdown at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. The encounter was marked by two separate interruptions in the first 45 minutes, each linked to political protest.
The first pause came around the 20th minute when members of the …
Oct. 1, 2026, 10:12 p.m.