Rep. Of Ireland vs Israel 1-1

Rep. Of Ireland and Israel shared a 1-1 draw at Gradski Stadion, with Troy Parrott’s first-half penalty for the home side answered by Dor Peretz soon after the break.

The opening goal arrived in the 39th minute, when Parrott converted a penalty after VAR had confirmed the decision for Jimmy Dunne in the 36th minute. Israel had already picked up bookings for Idan Nachmias on 28 minutes and Dor Peretz on 38, before Liam Scales was booked for Rep. Of Ireland on 44 minutes. At half-time, Rep. Of Ireland led 1-0.

Israel levelled on 47 minutes through Peretz, who made amends for his earlier booking, and the rest of the second half was shaped by changes from both sides. Israel made two substitutions on 58 minutes and another two on 78, while Rep. Of Ireland made two changes on 69 minutes and another two on 84. Neither side found a winner, and Israel’s Yarin Levi was booked in the 90th minute plus 2.

Rep. Of Ireland had 55% of the possession and made 511 passes to Israel’s 423, while also having more shots, 15 to 10, and more on target, 4 to 2. Israel matched them on corners at 3-3, had more saves, 3 to 1, and finished with more fouls, 15 to 13. Offsides were 1-2 and there were no red cards.

The bookings were Idan Nachmias on 28 minutes, Dor Peretz on 38, Liam Scales on 44 and Yarin Levi in the 90th minute plus 2. There were no sending-offs.