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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Hallgrímsson Calls On UEFA To Keep Ireland And Israel Apart After Tense Draw
Caption: Hallgrímsson Calls On UEFA To Keep Ireland And Israel Apart After Tense Draw. Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson called on UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future draws after their tense Nations League encounters. Ireland were held to a 1-1 draw by Israel in Serbia, with Troy Parrott's first-half penalty cancelled out by Dor Peretz shortly after the break. Hallgrímsson said the two fixtures had been "tough on us all" and that he would not wish another national team to experience the same situation. The manager declined to discuss a half-time confrontation amid an allegation that an Israeli player spat at a member of Ireland's backroom staff, saying it was a matter for disciplinary authorities. Ireland’s players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem, while Israeli players wore armbands in memory of those killed in the October 7 attacks. Ireland captain Caoimhín Kelleher declined to shake hands with Peretz before the match, repeating a gesture made by Dara O'Shea in the teams' previous encounter. The match was moved from Dublin to Serbia for "operational reasons" following calls for a boycott over Israel's actions in Gaza and was played without supporters. Tensions continued throughout the game, with confrontations at half-time, during stoppage time and following the final whistle. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Heimir Hallgrímsson,Republic of Ireland,Israel,UEFA,Troy Parrott,Dor Peretz,Caoimhín Kelleher,Dara O'Shea,Nations League
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