Ireland striker Parrott scores four in nine-goal AZ Alkmaar rout of Heerenveen

AZ Alkmaar and Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Ireland striker Troy Parrott put in a sensational performance for AZ Alkmaar in their Eredivisie clash against SC Heerenveen, scoring four goals in a dominant 9-1 victory. 

22-year-old Dubliner Parrott's first goal came in the 23rd minute, putting AZ 2-1 ahead. After the interval, the 23-time capped international quickly took over, netting three more goals within the first eight minutes of the second half.