Heimir Hallgrimsson praises Ireland ‘character’ after second-half fightback

Hungary boss Marco Rossi was unhappy with the way the game was refereed by Harm Osmers.

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson suffered mixed emotions as his side fought back to draw 2-2 with 10-man Hungary (Damien Eagers/PA)

Heimir Hallgrimsson was left with mixed emotions as he watched the Republic of Ireland scrap their way to a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with 10-man Hungary.

Ireland got off to a dreadful start and trailed 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium after just 15 minutes, but goals from Evan Ferguson and substitute Adam Idah either side of Roland Sallai’s dismissal ultimately handed them a first Group F point from their opening fixture.