Hungary 2 Ireland 3: Troy Parrott scores hat-trick to give Ireland World Cup playoff place - as it happened

Ireland come from behind twice, with Parrott scoring last-minute goal

Ireland’s Troy Parrott celebrates scoring. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

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