Parrott, Idah and Moylan score as Ireland beat Israel 3-0

The Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in their Nations League meeting in Debrecen on Sunday, with Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan scoring during an 11-minute spell before half-time. The Guardian's match report described an Ireland side that took control early, while BBC Sport confirmed the result after a disrupted build-up to the fixture in Hungary.

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Parrott put Ireland ahead in the 14th minute after James Abankwah advanced down the right. His low finish beat goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, and Idah added a second just two minutes later. Moylan supplied the pass for that goal, finding Idah's run behind the defence before the striker placed his shot inside the goalkeeper's left-hand post.

Moylan then scored himself in the 25th minute to extend Ireland's advantage. Israel could not clear a kick from Caoimhin Kelleher, allowing the midfielder to collect the loose ball, carry it into the penalty area and finish low. According to the Guardian, it was Moylan's fourth goal in as many international appearances, adding another scoring contribution to his assist earlier in the match.

Israel offered more resistance after the interval. Coach Ran Ben Simon introduced Dor Peretz in midfield, and the substitute forced Kelleher into a save with a shot from outside the area. The Ireland goalkeeper also kept out a long-range effort from Eliel Peretz. That period of pressure brought no goal, and Idah later headed onto the roof of the net as Ireland threatened to increase their lead.

The victory followed a Saturday meeting at which Ireland's players voted to fulfil the fixture amid calls for a boycott over the Israel-Gaza war. BBC Sport reported that goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad. Heimir Hallgrimsson made five changes from the team that had lost to Kosovo, according to the Guardian, with Finn Azaz among those moved to the bench.

There were no handshakes between the teams before or after the match, BBC Sport reported. Ireland's players wore black armbands, which FAI chief executive David Courell said recognised lives lost in the Gaza conflict. On the pitch, the three early goals proved decisive: Israel's second-half response produced saves from Kelleher but did not reduce Ireland's lead.