The Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Israel in the second controversial Nations League fixture between the sides. Troy Parrott's first-half penalty was cancelled out by Dor Peretz after the break in the behind-closed-doors game in Serbia.
The Republic's 'home' fixture was held on neutral territory at the 4,500-seat TSC arena in Backa Topola, due to operational challenges. Both sides wore black armbands acknowledging lives lost in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Tensions rose at half-time after a fracas broke out in front of the tunnel. The Israeli Government later accused Irish players of "moral blindness" for bowing their heads during Israel's national anthem. Heimir Hallgrimsson called on UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future, stating: "I wouldn't wish any national team to go through what we've gone through in these two weeks."
Two Israeli journalists were banned from post-match press conferences after Saturday's pre-match Ireland press conference was cut short. The result puts Ireland third in Nations League Group B3, level on points with second-placed Kosovo.
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