Protesters disrupt Ireland and Austria football match with tennis balls

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Protesters disrupted Ireland's football match against Austria in Dublin by throwing tennis balls and waving Palestinian flags.

A football match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria in Dublin was briefly disrupted on Thursday when protesters threw tennis balls onto the pitch and displayed Palestinian flags. The demonstration, organized by the Stop the Game campaign, halted play during the first half at the Aviva Stadium. On the pitch, Ireland surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria.

Activists from the Stop the Game campaign threw tennis balls and waved Palestinian flags, causing a brief stoppage in play during the first half.
The international fixture at Dublin's Aviva Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw.
Ireland had established a two-goal lead, inspired by forward Troy Parrott, before Austria scored twice in five second-half minutes to level the game.

By the numbers

2goals scored by Ireland before Austria's comeback

5 minsduration in which Austria scored twice to draw

Timeline

Sep 28Ireland's forward trio of Troy Parrott, Adam Idah, and Jack Moylan all score in a match against Israel in Debrecen.
Oct 1Protesters disrupt Ireland's match against Austria in Dublin, which ends in a 2-2 draw.

Why it matters

The protest is part of a broader campaign calling for sporting boycotts and demonstrations at international matches, particularly concerning Middle East geopolitics.

What outlets agree on

The football match between Ireland and Austria at Dublin's Aviva Stadium was briefly halted by Stop the Game protesters throwing tennis balls and waving Palestinian flags, before ending in a 2-2 draw.

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