Hallgrimsson's Ireland rise from early turmoil to play-off berth

Heimir Hallgrimsson hailed by Irish heroes, hoping their Budapest bombshell can reverberate for an age.

Troy Parrott’s hat-trick against Hungary completed an epic turnaround in the World Cup qualifying group for the Icelander and his team, sealing entry into Thursday’s draw for the playoffs.

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