"Roy Keane has accused plenty of footballers of over-celebrating successes in recent years, but he was quick to reject Wayne Rooney's snipe that Troy Parrott and his Republic of Ireland team-mates went 'a little bit over the top' with their post-match euphoria following last Sunday's dramatic World Cup qualifying win in Hungary."
"Parrott's last minute goal in Budapest secured his nation a place in the World Cup play-offs, in what was instantly hailed as one of the best moments in Ireland's soccer history."
Roy Keane rejected Wayne Rooney's criticism that Troy Parrott and his Republic of Ireland teammates celebrated 'a little bit over the top' after the Hungary match. Parrott scored a last-minute goal in Budapest that secured Ireland a place in the World Cup play-offs. The goal produced dramatic post-match euphoria among the players. The victory and qualification were described as one of the best moments in Ireland's soccer history. The incident highlights strong emotions among players and differing opinions from prominent football figures about appropriate celebration levels.
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