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Troy Parrott wheels away in celebration after scoring. Nick Elliott/INPHO

Late Troy Parrott goal seals Ireland win over Euros-bound Hungary

This was Ireland’s first win over a side ranked above them since Scotland lost at the Aviva two years ago.

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Republic of Ireland 2

Hungary 1

TROY PARROTT SCORED late winner to see Ireland to victory over Hungary in an international friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

The finish was a little too close to the Hungarian goalkeeper but no matter: it’s a sweet moment for Parrott, who has scored seven goals in his final three games for Excelsior Rotterdam and shown admirable persistence in the process. This was Ireland’s first win over a side ranked above them since Scotland lost at the Aviva two years ago. 

This also marks Euros-bound Hungary’s first defeat since the same September night in 2022, and meant a game that threatened to follow the template of zestless pre-tournament/end-of-season friendlies erupted in exuberance. 

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