Despite both sides playing out a fairly dull affair, Adam Idah gave the ‘Boys in Green’ the lead in the 36th minute. However, Ireland’s lead only lasted a matter of minutes as Adam Lang equalised for the Hungarians at the cusp of half time.
Liam Scales and Jake O’Brien came on at half time for Ireland, replacing Matt Doherty and Shane Duffy. The game continued to teeter with Liverpool’s Dominic Szoboszlai showing his qualities – dominating the midfield areas.
Troy Parrott, Callum O’Dowda, Michael Obafemi and Jason Knight came on for Ireland in the second half – which lifted the energy around the Aviva Stadium.
"We got a win tonight, we found a way to win and that was what we spoke about beforehand." John O'Shea is off the mark as Republic of Ireland manager and is taking time to enjoy victory ahead of Tuesday's trip to Portugal. #RTESoccer pic.twitter.com/5IRKEHYw7B
— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) June 4, 2024
In the 92nd minute of the game, Ireland won the game on the break as Troy Parrott narrowed down on the Hungary goal, before luckily putting the goal in the back of the net.
The Republic of Ireland will take on Portugal next Tuesday, in what could be John O’Shea’s last match as interim boss.
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