Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in handshake-free Nations League tie

No handshakes, bowed heads and black armbands framed a politically charged night in Hungary before Ireland's three-goal win.

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What happened. The Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in their Nations League fixture at a neutral venue in Hungary. Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan scored for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side.

• Players did not shake hands before kick-off; captains Dara O'Shea and Manor Solomon did not exchange either.
• Ireland players bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem and wore black armbands.
• Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu was the only player who chose not to play after the squad voted to proceed.

“all lives lost”

— FAI chief executive David Courell

The win came amid calls for the game not to go ahead, with the FAI calling the armbands a gesture for all lives lost in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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