Match report

Rep. Of Ireland Stuns Hungary 3-2 in World Cup Qualification

Hungary
Hungary
2–3
FT
Rep. Of Ireland
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

  1. Hungary
    3' Hungary Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Lukacs · Assist: D. Szoboszlai
  2. Rep. Of Ireland
    13' Rep. Of Ireland Var · Penalty confirmed
    C. Ogbene
  3. Rep. Of Ireland
    15' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Penalty
    T. Parrott
  4. Hungary
    37' Hungary Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Varga · Assist: M. Kerkez
  5. Hungary
    45'+2 Hungary Card · Yellow Card
    Attila Szalai

    Foul

  6. Rep. Of Ireland
    46' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jake O'Brien · On: R. Manning
  7. Rep. Of Ireland
    53' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ogbene · On: A. Idah
  8. Rep. Of Ireland
    60' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Molumby · On: J. Kenny
  9. Rep. Of Ireland
    60' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Coleman · On: F. Ebosele
  10. Hungary
    63' Hungary subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Schafer · On: Bence Ötvös
  11. Hungary
    63' Hungary subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Lukacs · On: Callum Styles
  12. Rep. Of Ireland
    68' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    L. Scales

    Foul

  13. Hungary
    76' Hungary subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Toth · On: Bendegúz Bolla
  14. Rep. Of Ireland
    77' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cullen

    Foul

  15. Rep. Of Ireland
    80' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Cullen · On: Jack Taylor
  16. Rep. Of Ireland
    80' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Parrott · Assist: F. Azaz
  17. Rep. Of Ireland
    89' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ebosele

    Foul

  18. Hungary
    90'+3 Hungary subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Nego · On: A. Mocsi
  19. Hungary
    90'+3 Hungary subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Sallai · On: D. Redzic
  20. Rep. Of Ireland
    90'+6 Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    T. Parrott
  21. Rep. Of Ireland
    90' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    T. 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