Ireland surrender two-goal lead against Austria as Israel and Kosovo draw

Ireland surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria in the Nations League, while Israel and Kosovo played out a goalless draw.

Troy Parrott put Ireland ahead in the 12th minute after beating three defenders before finding the net. The striker doubled the hosts' advantage in first-half stoppage time from the penalty spot.

Austria responded after the break, with Alexander Prass reducing the deficit just four minutes after coming on. Michael Gregoritsch then equalised in the 77th minute with a free-kick to complete the comeback.

The draw keeps Austria top of Group B3, while Ireland remain second.

In the other match, Israel and Kosovo finished 0-0 in Debrecen, with Israel picking up their first point of the campaign. Kosovo moved on to four points, level with Ireland.

Ireland will face Israel on 4 October, while Austria travel to Kosovo on the same day. The Ireland-Israel match will be played behind closed doors in Bačka Topola, Serbia.