Troy Parrott has urged fans to “stick with us at times like this” after his Irish team’s World Cup finals dream were dashed in Czechia. But Parrott, who opened the scoring with a penalty of his own, said that he was "gutted" that Ireland couldn't get over the line. “I'm just really, really gutted that we couldn't do it for everyone that has supported us, all of the Irish that are back home that's been supporting us. “It is times like this, where I'm so, so happy, where I come from.”Finn Azaz and Alan Browne missed the crucial spot kicks in the shootout, but Parrott refused to blame either player. He explained: "It really takes a lot of nerve to step up there and take a penalty.

Source: Irish Examiner March 27, 2026 15:07 UTC