Austria Erase Two-Goal Deficit to Deny Ireland

Republic of Ireland and Austria
1 October 2026

Republic of Ireland surrendered a two-goal advantage as Austria fought back to earn a 2-2 Nations League draw in Dublin. Troy Parrott scored both Irish goals, including a solo opener before converting a penalty before half-time.

Austria responded after the break through Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch, denying Ireland consecutive victories. Parrott’s brace took him to 14 goals in 40 international appearances, with nine arriving across his past six competitive matches.