reland’s football history has had more than its share of “glorious defeats” and close things. Then came 10 minutes which will go down in Irish football history, with Troy Parrott – the hero against Portugal – at its centre. It will go down in the history of Irish football alongside a handful of other famous goals in qualifying and championship play. Heimir Hallgrímsson and his players deserve enormous credit for an extraordinary finish to the campaign. But the team and its fans will know that a trip to the World Cup finals is possible.

Source: The Irish Times November 16, 2025 20:52 UTC