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Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen

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The Republic of Ireland won their Nations League Group B3 match against Israel 3-0 in Debrecen, Hungary. Goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah, and Jack Moylan secured the victory for the Irish team within the first half. The game was marked by a tense atmosphere but no pre-match handshakes; instead, the Irish players observed a respectful moment during the Israeli anthem. This match followed Ireland's previous defeat in Kosovo and precedes their upcoming matches against Austria and Kosovo.

Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Jason Knight, a member of the Republic of Ireland soccer team, became the first player to publicly oppose playing an upcoming Nations League game against Israel due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The match was originally scheduled for Sunday at 19:45 BST in Debrecen, Hungary, with no Irish fans allowed. Pressure to boycott grew after Knight voiced his concerns following a loss to Kosovo on Thursday. Despite this, the team held an internal vote and decided by a significant majority to proceed with the game. FAI CEO David Courell confirmed the decision during a delayed press conference, stating players would wear black armbands and refrain from parts of pre-match ceremonies. The match will now go ahead as planned despite strong public sentiment in Ireland supporting a boycott due to historical ties with Palestinians.

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Debrecen Irish Israel Kosovo the Republic of Ireland

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Israel GPE · 4× Irish NORP · 3× Daniel Peretz PERSON · 2× Debrecen GPE · 2× Idah PERSON · 2× Kelleher PERSON · 2× Kosovo GPE · 2× Moylan PERSON · 2× the Republic of Ireland GPE · 2× Nations League ORG · 1×

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Despite the fraught build-up, Heimir Hallgrimsson's side began with confidence and were rewarded on 14 minutes as Parrott netted his 12th international goal when turning home James Abankwah's cutback.

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🔮 Israel pushed for a way back early in the second period but could not get past Caoimhin Kelleher, with the Irish in control for the most part to ease home.

2026-09-27 · BBC News

Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen · assertive framing

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- Published Three first-half goals saw the Republic of Ireland claim the first win of their Nations League Group B3 campaign against Israel in Hungary. uncertain

Republic → publish → Hungary

Three days on from a disappointing defeat in Kosovo, the Irish enjoyed a much better showing in Debrecen as first-half goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan had them clear. asserted

them → enjoy → Parrott

Israel pushed for a way back early in the second period but could not get past Caoimhin Kelleher, with the Irish in control for the most part to ease home. uncertain

Irish → push → part

As expected, there were no handshakes prior to the game, with the Republic of Ireland players bowing their heads during the Israeli anthem. asserted

players → expect → anthem

Parrott → begin → cutback

The lead was doubled two minutes later and this time it was Idah who was put through by Moylan before slotting past Daniel Peretz into the corner of the net. asserted

who → double → net

Kelleher was called into action to thwart Anan Khalaili, but the Irish went three goals clear in the 25th minute when Moylan drove into the box and fired home his first competitive international goal. asserted

Moylan → call → goal

Israel pushed for a way back early in the second period but Kelleher denied Dor Peretz and then Eliel Peretz. asserted

Kelleher → push → Peretz

Idah went close to grabbing his second but Daniel Peretz turned his effort around the post. asserted

Peretz → go → post

The Republic of Ireland now turn their attention to Austria in Dublin on Thursday, with Israel back in Debrecen to face Kosovo. asserted

Republic → turn → Kosovo