The Netherlands recovered from two goals down to draw with Greece in the Nations League, as former Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders struck in the 89th minute. Troy Parrott starred for the Republic of Ireland in a match briefly suspended by a protest, while Wales claimed a first ever League A victory.
The Netherlands fought back from 2-0 down to draw with Greece in the Nations League, with former Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders striking in the 89th minute.
Greece had taken control through goals from Fotis Ioannidis and substitute Giorgos Masouras. Masouras came on early for Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis, who lasted only 18 minutes before coming off.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk pulled one back on the hour mark. From there the traffic flowed only one way until Reijnders popped up with the crucial leveller.
Elsewhere, the Republic of Ireland’s match against Austria at the Aviva Stadium was disrupted when tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch by people protesting against the Irish team fulfilling their fixtures against Israel.
Ireland were 1-0 up in front of a sellout crowd when the referee suspended the match briefly in the 20th minute, as tennis balls featuring the Palestinian flag were thrown onto the pitch.
Troy Parrott had put Ireland ahead in the 12th minute, dancing through the Austrian defence and into the area before striking low into the far corner.
The former Tottenham man doubled the lead from the penalty spot before late goals from Alex Prass and Michael Gregoritsch drew Austria level.
Wales returned to winning ways with a fine win at home to Norway, securing their first ever League A victory.
Fulham forward Oscar Bobb put the visitors ahead in Cardiff, only for Dan James to score from a fine cross by Sorba Thomas on the run.
After Norway were reduced to 10 men at the start of the second half, Neco Williams powered in a free kick to seal the win.
The night produced a late equaliser for the Netherlands, a disrupted match for Ireland and Austria, and a first ever League A victory for Wales.
