"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."
"I said against Portugal that this is what dreams are made of, but I think tonight, I will never have a better night in my whole life, Parrott said. It is a fairytale. You can't even dream about something like that. I have no words to describe the emotions right now. Hungary, who unlike Ireland have made the finals of the last three European championships, got off to the perfect start when Lukacs flicked in a Dominik Szoboszlai short corner on four minutes,"
Troy Parrott scored a stoppage-time hat-trick as Republic of Ireland came from behind to beat Hungary 3-2 in Budapest, earning a playoff spot for next year's World Cup. Hungary led 2-1 at half-time after goals from Daniel Lukacs and Barnabas Varga, with Parrott earlier converting a penalty to level. Caoimhin Kelleher made a close-range save from Roland Sallai, but Varga's left-foot half-volley restored Hungary's lead. Parrott equalised on 80 minutes and added the injury-time winner, his fifth goal in two matches. Portugal topped Group F; Ireland must win two single-leg playoff games in March to qualify.
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