"Ireland were a goal behind twice in their crucial Group F match against Hungary at Budapest's Puskas Arena but Troy Parrott scored with ten minutes remaining and again with the last kick of the match. The AZ striker completed a hat-trick and there were incredible celebrations on the pitch as the Boys in Green claimed a remarkable 3-2 victory and snatched a play-off place from the jaws of elimination."
"Amazing. Fantastic, said Keane. When you think of the way they started the campaign, you know, with a draw and a defeat, but they've recovered brilliantly and to win today, obviously on the back of the Portugal result, fantastic. [It's a] great boost for the country and for the team. The manager was heavily criticised but they've bounced back, got some momentum now and Parrott got a hat-trick, there was always talk about Parrott over the last few years but he's stepped up in the last few days and [it's] a great achievement."
Republic of Ireland staged a dramatic comeback to beat Hungary 3-2 in Budapest, overcoming a two-goal deficit as Troy Parrott scored with ten minutes remaining and again with the last kick to complete a hat-trick. The AZ striker's three goals prompted rapturous celebrations as Ireland claimed a play-off place. Roy Keane praised the team's recovery and momentum on ITV, noting the campaign turnaround after an early draw and defeat. The manager faced heavy criticism earlier but the squad bounced back. Ireland will discover their play-off opponents in Thursday's draw, with England already qualified and Northern Ireland and Wales in the play-offs.
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