Match report
Rep. Of Ireland Stuns Hungary 3-2 in World Cup Qualification
Hungary
2–3
FT
Rep. Of Ireland
Nov 16, 2025
Rep. Of Ireland staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 3-2 victory against Hungary in their World Cup Qualification match. Hungary took an early lead through D. Lukacs but T. Parrott's brace and a late goal from Parrott sealed the win for the Irish side.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Hungary 2–3 Rep. Of Ireland
- • D. Lukacs scored the opening goal for Hungary in the 3rd minute
- • T. Parrott equalized from the penalty spot in the 15th minute
- • B. Varga restored Hungary's lead in the 37th minute
- • T. Parrott scored his second goal in the 80th minute
- • T. Parrott completed his hat-trick in the 90th minute
Lineups
Hungary
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Dibusz (G)
- 7 L. Nego (D)
- 6 W. Orban (D)
- 4 A. Szalai (D)
- 11 M. Kerkez (D)
- 13 A. Schafer (M)
- 10 D. Szoboszlai (M)
- 20 R. Sallai (M)
- 21 A. Toth (M)
- 16 D. Lukacs (M)
- 19 B. Varga (F)
Substitutes
- 12 P. Demjen
- 22 P. Szappanos
- 2 A. Mocsi
- 3 B. Balogh
- 5 B. Otvos
- 8 M. Vitalis
- 9 Z. Gruber
- 14 B. Bolla
- 15 M. Dardai
- 17 C. Styles
- 18 Z. Nagy
- 23 D. Redzic
Rep. Of Ireland
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 C. Kelleher (G)
- 5 J. O'Brien (D)
- 22 N. Collins (D)
- 4 D. O'Shea (D)
- 2 S. Coleman (M)
- 6 J. Cullen (M)
- 8 J. Molumby (M)
- 3 L. Scales (M)
- 20 C. Ogbene (F)
- 11 F. Azaz (F)
- 7 T. Parrott (F)
Substitutes
- 16 G. Bazunu
- 23 M. Travers
- 9 J. Kenny
- 10 A. Idah
- 12 J. Dunne
- 13 C. Coventry
- 14 J. Taylor
- 15 J. Egan
- 17 R. Manning
- 18 J. McGrath
- 19 M. Johnston
- 21 F. Ebosele
Timeline
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3' Hungary Goal · Normal GoalD. Lukacs · Assist: D. Szoboszlai -
13' Rep. Of Ireland Var · Penalty confirmedC. Ogbene -
15' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · PenaltyT. Parrott -
37' Hungary Goal · Normal GoalB. Varga · Assist: M. Kerkez -
45'+2 Hungary Card · Yellow CardAttila SzalaiFoul
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46' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 1Off: Jake O'Brien · On: R. Manning -
53' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Ogbene · On: A. Idah -
60' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Molumby · On: J. Kenny -
60' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Coleman · On: F. Ebosele -
63' Hungary subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Schafer · On: Bence Ötvös -
63' Hungary subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Lukacs · On: Callum Styles -
68' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow CardL. ScalesFoul
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76' Hungary subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Toth · On: Bendegúz Bolla -
77' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow CardJ. CullenFoul
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80' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Cullen · On: Jack Taylor -
80' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Normal GoalT. Parrott · Assist: F. Azaz -
89' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow CardF. EboseleFoul
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90'+3 Hungary subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Nego · On: A. Mocsi -
90'+3 Hungary subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Sallai · On: D. Redzic -
90'+6 Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow CardT. Parrott -
90' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Normal GoalT. Parrott · Assist: L. Scales
Match Stats
| Stat | Hungary | Rep. Of Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 80% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 396 | 349 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 1.19 | 2.30 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 322 | 278 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ T. Parrott's equalizer from the penalty spot in the 15th minute marked a turning point in the game, allowing the Rep. Of Ireland to regain momentum and control
- ▸ The introduction of substitute players like Jack Taylor and the late goals by T. Parrott shifted the game's momentum, securing the victory for Rep. Of Ireland