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  "id": 10297696,
  "title": "Ireland beat Israel 3-0 to end fractious weekend with Nations League win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/ireland-beat-israel-3-0-to-end-fractious-weekend-with-nations-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T21:18:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/ireland-beat-israel-3-0-end-fractious-weekend-nations-league-win-6414241"
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  "account": "Ireland secured a 3-0 victory over Israel in the Nations League, ending a tumultuous weekend for the team. The win came after goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's withdrawal due to a dispute over playing the match, sparked by protests demanding the team boycott the fixture. Bazunu's absence led to defender Jimmy Dunne taking temporary responsibility as Ireland's third goalkeeper. Despite the subdued atmosphere at the match in Debrecen, Hungary, the Irish players wore black armbands in remembrance of those affected by the conflict and observed a moment of silence during the Israeli national anthem. No pre-match handshake or exchange of pennants occurred. Striker Troy Parrott opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with Adam Idah and Jack Moylan adding goals in the subsequent two minutes and 25 minutes, respectively. Moylan removed his black armband after scoring before boos erupted from the crowd. The victory marks Ireland's third-place position in the group, three points behind leaders Austria. However, the recent setback may prove temporary, as Ireland faces Israel again on October 4 in a closed-door fixture in Serbia, likely reigniting the controversy surrounding their participation.",
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