"Troy Parrott completed a hat-trick with virtually the last kick of the game as the Republic of Ireland came from behind to beat Hungary and reach the World Cup play-offs in the most dramatic fashion. Having kept their dream alive with a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal on Thursday, Heimir Hallgrimsson's side needed a win in Budapest to secure a spot in the play-offs."
"Barnabas Varga's stunning strike restored the home side's lead before the break. In a nail-biting second half, Parrott's deft finish 10 minutes from time gave the Republic of Ireland renewed hope. And after substitute Johnny Kenny was denied by Hungary goalkeeper Denes Dibusz, Parrott - the two-goal hero against Portugal - poked home the winner in the 96th-minute to spark ecstatic Irish celebrations at a stunned Puskas Arena."
Troy Parrott completed a hat-trick with a 96th-minute winner as the Republic of Ireland came from behind to beat Hungary and reach the World Cup play-offs. Daniel Lukacs gave Hungary an early lead with a fourth-minute header. Troy Parrott levelled from the penalty spot and Barnabas Varga restored Hungary's advantage with a stunning strike before half-time. In the second half Parrott's deft finish 10 minutes from full-time made it 2-2. After Johnny Kenny was denied by Hungary goalkeeper Denes Dibusz, Parrott poked home the stoppage-time winner at the Puskas Arena. Hungary remain without a World Cup finals place since 1986.
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