Parrott Hat-trick Sickens Hungary As Ireland Grab World Cup Playoff Spot In Wild Win 2025

Parrott Hat-trick Sickens Hungary As Ireland Grab World Cup Playoff Spot In Wild Win 2025

An injury-time goal by Troy Parrott to complete his hat-trick booked Republic of Ireland a spot in the playoffs for next year’s World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over their nearest Group F rivals Hungary in a must-win game in Budapest.

Higher-ranked Hungary just needed a draw to secure second place and led 2-1 at half-time thanks to goals from Daniel Lukacs and Barnabas Varga, but Parrott’s second goal of the night on 80 minutes and last-gasp winner broke the home side’s hearts.

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