Hungary's World Cup Hopes Shattered as Late Ireland Comeback Leaves Team Devastated
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Hungary's star player Dominik Szoboszlai was left stunned after a dramatic late collapse crushed their World Cup qualification hopes. The Liverpool midfielder had celebrated what he thought was a winning goal with a mocking gesture towards the Irish fans, but Ireland fought back to snatch a 3-2 victory. The match saw a series of twists and turns, with Hungary taking the lead in the third minute through Daniel Lukacs. Troy Parrott equalised for Ireland 12 minutes later, but Hungary restored their advantage in the 37th minute thanks to Barnabas Varga's goal. However, Parrott had the final say, scoring his second and third goals in the 80th and 96th minutes respectively to send Ireland into the playoff spots. The Irish team's dramatic comeback was met with jubilation, with striker Troy Parrott describing the moment as 'the best night of his life'. The match was not without controversy, as former Ireland international Kevin Doyle was caught on camera unleashing a foul-mouthed rant at Szoboszlai after Parrott completed his hat-trick. Ireland's victory means they will join four other teams in the second round of qualification, with the top-four sides from the playoffs completing Europe's quota for the 2026 World Cup in North America. For Hungary, the defeat marks the end of their World Cup qualification hopes, leaving them to regroup and plan for the future.
