Published October 1, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Rep. Of Ireland and Austria finished 2-2 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, October 1, with a 2-2 draw after Rep. Of Ireland led 2-0 at half-time. The match ended with two goals for Rep. Of Ireland and two goals for Austria, making four goals across the contest.
That half-time lead was not enough to secure a win. The final score leaves the defining feature of the match in the shift from Rep. Of Ireland’s advantage at the break to a draw at the end.
The numbers
Austria had 55% possession and recorded 7 shots, with 2 on target. Rep. Of Ireland had 45% possession, took 4 shots and put 1 on target. Those figures describe the match’s possession and shooting output, while the scoreline records goals for both sides.
There were 1 corners for Rep. Of Ireland and 2 for Austria. The saves count was 2 for Rep. Of Ireland and 0 for Austria. The numbers give a compact account of the match’s measurable activity, alongside a result that ended level despite the half-time score. They do not supply the timing or sequence of the goals, so the score’s change after the interval cannot be assigned to particular moments here.