"Minutes after the fairytale of Budapest, the Irish dressing room fell silent as Heimir Hallgrimsson addressed his players following the most remarkable result of their international careers so far."
"A stunning, scarcely believable hat-trick by Troy Parrott, capped off by his now-famous 96th-minute winner, had just sent Ireland to the World Cup play-offs and a nation into utter ecstasy but in the sanctuary of the dressing room, the Irish boss offered some words of advice to his team - something to keep in mind before they boarded the flight home as national adulation awaited."
Minutes after Ireland's dramatic win in Budapest, the dressing room fell silent as manager Heimir Hallgrimsson addressed the players. Troy Parrott produced a stunning, scarcely believable hat-trick capped by a 96th-minute winner that secured a place in the World Cup play-offs. The result sparked nationwide ecstasy while the coach used the quiet moment to offer advice and perspective to the squad. Players prepared to board the flight home amid adulation, balancing the immediate celebration of qualification with reminders from their manager about focus and composure after a career-defining night.
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