Troy Parrott swoops in late on for lesser spotted Ireland win

Troy Parrott came off the bench to secure a hard-fought victory for Ireland as they beat Hungary 2-1 at the Aviva Stadium.

Taking on the Euro 2024-bound Hungarians, who came into the game off the back of a 14-game unbeaten streak, Adam Idah handed the home side the lead in the 36th minute with a fine headed effort.

Hungary were back on terms before the half-time break thanks to Adam Lang's close-range effort, but it was Parrott who would have the last word as he grabbed an injury time winner to hand John O'Shea his first win as Ireland manager.

It was a lively start from the Euro 2024 hopefuls who had the Ireland back line scrambling across the width of the pitch, looking to work out where the runs were coming from.

Quick and slick from the Hungarians in those opening minutes, eventually working the ball into space on the right flank before a dangerous ball was slipped into the box.

Loic Nego arrived unmarked, but the midfielder did not make great contact and in fact, helped it to Caoimhin Kelleher with his thigh and without any pace.

Finn Azaz was showing early for Ireland, looking to link midfield and attack, while always attempting to play the ball forward, and almost sending Sammie Szmodics through in the sixth minute, however, the Blackburn forward was crowded out.

Ireland were lucky not to concede in the 12th minute as Shane Duffy was caught out by the bounce as Barnabas Varga cut inside and found Nego. The Le Havre man should have hit the target, however, his curling effort remained outside the post.

The closest Ireland came to the Hungary goal was from a 16th-minute set-piece aimed at Shane Duffy, but the keeper came and commanded to punch clear.

Then three minutes later there was a shout for a penalty as Idah barged