You traveled over 2,500 kilometers to another European country to support your team in a crucial World Cup qualifying match. And then this:
Your national heroes (Ireland) are trailing the opponent (Hungary) 1-2, but desperately need a win in Group F to still qualify for the playoffs. Is the dream of qualification over and done with?
Troy Parrott says: No! The AZ Alkmaar striker sent Irish fans into complete ecstasy from the 80th minute onward. After the 23-year-old scored his second goal of the day to equalize, he sent the away section into total chaos in the 96th minute.
90+5mins: 🇭🇺 2-3 🇮🇪
Ireland holds its breath, on the last throw of the dice… Hattrick for Parrott 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
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With the tip of his foot, Parrott kicked the ball past Hungarian goalkeeper Dénes Dibusz straight into the home team’s net. While Hungary’s World Cup dream shattered at the last second, Ireland can hope again thanks to Parrott.
If they survive the playoffs from March 23 to 31, 2026, the Boys in Green will be at a football World Cup for the first time since 2002.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
📸 ATTILA KISBENEDEK – AFP or licensors
