Some images – courtesy of Inpho – of the tennis balls which were thrown onto the pitch after 19 and a half minutes, and their subsequent removal.
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6 mins ago
8:19PM
Ireland 1-0 Austria
30 mins - Kelleher with a comfortable save to deny Patrick Wimmer in a sea of Irish bodies. Scales with a huge recovery block to deny Xaver Schlager, and concede a corner, as Austria lift it a few notches.
The corner causes problems for Ireland, but Kelleher stands firm.
10 mins ago
8:15PM
Ireland 1-0 Austria
27 mins – Oooooft. An Austrian boot with a crucial touch as Idah is about to pull the trigger, superb build-up play with Parrott. Ireland causing real problems. Austria clear their lines after Jack Moylan’s corner – he has been bright again tonight.
12 mins ago
8:13PM
Ireland 1-0 Austria
25 mins – Austria have been brighter since the restart, growing into the game. Nicolas Seiwald lifts over after a good team move.
14 mins ago
8:11PM
Ireland 1-0 Austria
22 mins – We’re back underway.
16 mins ago
8:09PM
Ireland 1-0 Austria
19 mins – The game is stopped momentarily after tennis balls are thrown onto the pitch. Referee Allard Lindhout calls a halt to play, and the teams regroup with some boos ringing out.
18 mins ago
8:07PM
Ireland 1-0 Austria
16 mins - More pressure from the hosts there, Parrott playing with huge confidence. Ireland with the first corner of the game, but it amounts to nothing. Then they have to weather a storm, but come through unscathed. Transitional at times, but Ireland must be happy with their start.
20 mins ago
8:05PM
Here’s that Parrott opener. Magic.
🇮🇪 1-0 🇦🇹 The Republic of Ireland lead in Dublin, and it's that man again, Troy Parrott with a stunning solo goal#rtesport
15 mins – Well, what a moment that was. Austria have looked to respond immediately with a rare attack, Schmid goes down in the box but it’s waved on. James Abankwah is bundled over shortly afterwards, and Ireland have a free out. They’ve had 63% possession so far.
27 mins ago
7:58PM
GOAL! Ireland 1-0 Austria (Parrott, 12 mins)
Wow. What a goal. Superb from Parrott, pure and utter individual brilliance.
Ireland’s main man goes himself, dancing through the Austrian defence and sending the ball through the ‘keeper’s legs for his 13th international goal.
Sensational. Olé, olé rings out.
29 mins ago
7:56PM
Ireland 0-0 Austria
8 mins – Appeals around the stadium for a penalty as Manning goes to ground in the box after Stefan Posch’s boot is high on the clearances. Replays show there was no touch.
Very early days, but an encouraging start for Ireland – and the home crowd are loving it.
31 mins ago
7:54PM
Ireland 0-0 Austria
6 mins - Ryan Manning is the latest Irish player urged to ‘shoooooot’ but he’s blocked down. Adam Idah coming alive, as the Boys In Green apply most of the early pressure.
32 mins ago
7:53PM
Ireland 0-0 Austria
5 mins - Ireland respond by pouring bodies forward, but there’s no way through. Good pace to the early exchanges.
36 mins ago
7:49PM
Ireland 0-0 Austria
2 mins - Ireland enjoying the early possession, before Parrott is bundled over by Sasa Kalajdzic, and he fires an early warning shot from way out over the bar. Nervy early moment for the back-pedalling Caoimhin Kelleher.
39 mins ago
7:46PM
KICK-OFF! Troy Parrott gets us underway.
40 mins ago
7:45PM
Amhrán na bhFiann has been sung with gusto, with fans breaking into, ‘Come on you Boys In Green’ immediately. The vocal Austrian support hit back. The last of the formalities underway, and then it’s showtime…
44 mins ago
7:41PM
The teams are out on the pitch, and the anthems underway…
47 mins ago
7:38PM
Meanwhile, the RTÉ panel have been discussing the Israel games, and the fallout from Debrecen.
'Did we do enough to help the player get through an unbelievably difficult set of circumstances? It's a whopping no'
Richie Sadlier on the FAI's failure to correctly report alleged racist chanting#rtesport
With 10 minutes to go, it’s pretty quiet in Aviva Stadium. The FAI said this fixture as sold-out, but there’s a huge amount of empty seats around the stadium. Most of the punters must still be enjoying their pre-match food and drinks, while heavy security could also be playing a factor.
There’s decent Hungarian support here, a gaggle of red making themselves heard. As expected, Troy Parrott’s name gets the loudest cheer as the teams are read out.
There is a Stop The Game protest underway outside the stadium.
Protesters have gathered holding banners that read, ‘Stop The Game,’ and ‘Show Israel the red card,’ among others.
Emma Duffy The 42.
Emma Duffy The 42.
Emma Duffy The 42.
Emma Duffy The 42.
They also had signs for Gavin Bazunu – who withdrew from the squad for the Israel game but is back tonight – and chanted his name, along with, ‘Free, free Palestine’.
Emma Duffy The 42.
Emma Duffy The 42.
Drivers passing by offered their support with beeps, while a cyclist raised his hand in solidarity.
There’s a heavy Garda and security presence around, as expected, but there was no trouble as The 42 made its way into the stadium
Republic of Ireland: Caoimhín Kelleher; James Abankwah, Dara O’Shea (captain), John Egan, Liam Scales, Ryan Manning; Jack Moylan, Conor Coventry, Finn Azaz; Troy Parrott, Adam Idah.
1 hr ago
6:54PM
And so, an international window like no other continues.
Ireland welcome Austria to Aviva Stadium for their third Uefa Nations League game.
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side opened their campaign with a disappointing 1-0 defeat in Kosovo, before a 3-0 win in the first contentious Israel fixture.
Israel will continue to dominate the agenda ahead of Sunday’s rematch, but Ireland are seeking back-to-back wins tonight.
Emma Duffy with you from Lansdowne Road – which is sold out – where my colleagues David Sneyd and Paul Fennessy are also on duty.
We’ll keep you up to date across the evening and thereafter. Kick off is 7.45pm, with the action live on RTÉ 2.
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LIVE: Republic of Ireland v Austria, Uefa Nations League
Ireland 1-0 Austria
35 mins - An Austrian corner is delayed due to a pitch invader. He was carrying a Palestine flag, and was quickly removed by the stewards.
Some images – courtesy of Inpho – of the tennis balls which were thrown onto the pitch after 19 and a half minutes, and their subsequent removal.
Ireland 1-0 Austria
30 mins - Kelleher with a comfortable save to deny Patrick Wimmer in a sea of Irish bodies. Scales with a huge recovery block to deny Xaver Schlager, and concede a corner, as Austria lift it a few notches.
The corner causes problems for Ireland, but Kelleher stands firm.
Ireland 1-0 Austria
27 mins – Oooooft. An Austrian boot with a crucial touch as Idah is about to pull the trigger, superb build-up play with Parrott. Ireland causing real problems. Austria clear their lines after Jack Moylan’s corner – he has been bright again tonight.
Ireland 1-0 Austria
25 mins – Austria have been brighter since the restart, growing into the game. Nicolas Seiwald lifts over after a good team move.
Ireland 1-0 Austria
22 mins – We’re back underway.
Ireland 1-0 Austria
19 mins – The game is stopped momentarily after tennis balls are thrown onto the pitch. Referee Allard Lindhout calls a halt to play, and the teams regroup with some boos ringing out.
Ireland 1-0 Austria
16 mins - More pressure from the hosts there, Parrott playing with huge confidence. Ireland with the first corner of the game, but it amounts to nothing. Then they have to weather a storm, but come through unscathed. Transitional at times, but Ireland must be happy with their start.
Here’s that Parrott opener. Magic.
Ireland 1-0 Austria
15 mins – Well, what a moment that was. Austria have looked to respond immediately with a rare attack, Schmid goes down in the box but it’s waved on. James Abankwah is bundled over shortly afterwards, and Ireland have a free out. They’ve had 63% possession so far.
GOAL! Ireland 1-0 Austria (Parrott, 12 mins)
Wow. What a goal. Superb from Parrott, pure and utter individual brilliance.
Ireland’s main man goes himself, dancing through the Austrian defence and sending the ball through the ‘keeper’s legs for his 13th international goal.
Sensational. Olé, olé rings out.
Ireland 0-0 Austria
8 mins – Appeals around the stadium for a penalty as Manning goes to ground in the box after Stefan Posch’s boot is high on the clearances. Replays show there was no touch.
Very early days, but an encouraging start for Ireland – and the home crowd are loving it.
Ireland 0-0 Austria
6 mins - Ryan Manning is the latest Irish player urged to ‘shoooooot’ but he’s blocked down. Adam Idah coming alive, as the Boys In Green apply most of the early pressure.
Ireland 0-0 Austria
5 mins - Ireland respond by pouring bodies forward, but there’s no way through. Good pace to the early exchanges.
Ireland 0-0 Austria
2 mins - Ireland enjoying the early possession, before Parrott is bundled over by Sasa Kalajdzic, and he fires an early warning shot from way out over the bar. Nervy early moment for the back-pedalling Caoimhin Kelleher.
KICK-OFF! Troy Parrott gets us underway.
Amhrán na bhFiann has been sung with gusto, with fans breaking into, ‘Come on you Boys In Green’ immediately. The vocal Austrian support hit back. The last of the formalities underway, and then it’s showtime…
The teams are out on the pitch, and the anthems underway…
Meanwhile, the RTÉ panel have been discussing the Israel games, and the fallout from Debrecen.
With 10 minutes to go, it’s pretty quiet in Aviva Stadium. The FAI said this fixture as sold-out, but there’s a huge amount of empty seats around the stadium. Most of the punters must still be enjoying their pre-match food and drinks, while heavy security could also be playing a factor.
There’s decent Hungarian support here, a gaggle of red making themselves heard. As expected, Troy Parrott’s name gets the loudest cheer as the teams are read out.
More support for Gavin Bazunu captured around Aviva Stadium…
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign were also handing these out around the stadium, with plans in place for in-game protests.
There is a Stop The Game protest underway outside the stadium.
Protesters have gathered holding banners that read, ‘Stop The Game,’ and ‘Show Israel the red card,’ among others.
They also had signs for Gavin Bazunu – who withdrew from the squad for the Israel game but is back tonight – and chanted his name, along with, ‘Free, free Palestine’.
Drivers passing by offered their support with beeps, while a cyclist raised his hand in solidarity.
There’s a heavy Garda and security presence around, as expected, but there was no trouble as The 42 made its way into the stadium
Team News
Ireland have made three changes, with Liam Scales, John Egan and Finn Azaz returning to the XI.
Jake O’Brien, Liam Kitching, and Jayson Molumby drop out.
You can read more from David Sneyd here.
Republic of Ireland: Caoimhín Kelleher; James Abankwah, Dara O’Shea (captain), John Egan, Liam Scales, Ryan Manning; Jack Moylan, Conor Coventry, Finn Azaz; Troy Parrott, Adam Idah.
And so, an international window like no other continues.
Ireland welcome Austria to Aviva Stadium for their third Uefa Nations League game.
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side opened their campaign with a disappointing 1-0 defeat in Kosovo, before a 3-0 win in the first contentious Israel fixture.
Israel will continue to dominate the agenda ahead of Sunday’s rematch, but Ireland are seeking back-to-back wins tonight.
Emma Duffy with you from Lansdowne Road – which is sold out – where my colleagues David Sneyd and Paul Fennessy are also on duty.
We’ll keep you up to date across the evening and thereafter. Kick off is 7.45pm, with the action live on RTÉ 2.
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