Troy Parrott double spoiled by late Austria comeback

Troy Parrott’s first half-half brace, including a sumptuous opener, had the 45,784 thrown back to last October’s similar contribution against Portugal, but unlike then, they couldn’t see out the victory.

TROY OF THE ROVERS: Troy Parrott celebrates a dynamite double at the Aviva. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Nations League Group B3: Ireland 2 (Troy Parrott 12, 45 (pen) Austria (Alexander Prass 72, Michael Gregoritsch 77

Football did the talking in this minor respite from Ireland consuming the national and international news cycle.