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Liam Scales narrative changes as Ireland collapse after call on Celtic man

Liam Scales was withdrawn an hour into Ireland’s Nations League clash with Austria on Thursday. The Celtic defender has been a mainstay under manager Heimir…

By Martin Crawford · 67HailHail

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Ireland surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 against Austria following the substitution of Liam Scales.
Troy Parrott scored two first-half goals to give Ireland a comfortable halftime lead in Dublin.
Replacement Liam Kitching was dispossessed, leading to an Alexander Prass goal before Michael Gregoritsch equalized.

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Ireland surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria in the Nations League following the substitution of Celtic defender Liam Scales. Troy Parrott scored twice in Dublin to establish a 2-0 halftime advantage, but the match shifted after Scales was replaced by Liam Kitching shortly past the hour mark.

Kitching lost possession ten minutes after entering, allowing Alexander Prass to score before Michael Gregoritsch equalized via a free kick. Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson attributed the collapse to fatigue and lost organization amid a mentally and physically challenging international window.

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