World Cup slips from grasp but Ireland have finally found the finisher they've been waiting for
The history books will say that Troy Parrott’s efforts didn’t get Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side to the United States in the summer of 2026; but, boy, he made it an exciting ride – and turned his career, and Irish expectations, around in the process.
Troy Parrott dejected after Ireland crash out on penalties to the Czechs. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
On a night of unbearable disappointment as World Cup dreams ultimately ended, the Boys in Green can still look back on this qualifying campaign as the moment they found the finisher they have waited so long for.
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