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Late Drama as Idah Ensures Ireland Avoid Opening Defeat
Adam Idah scored his sixth international goal with a 93rd-minute header, securing a 2-2 draw and keeping Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes alive, attended by 50,137 fans.
- Adam Idah rose in stoppage time to head a Ryan Manning cross, scoring in the 93rd minute and securing a 2-2 draw for the Republic of Ireland national team at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
- Hungary struck early, taking a 2-0 lead inside 15 minutes via Barnabas Varga and Roland Sallai, with the first goal arriving after 1 minute 52 seconds, leaving the Republic of Ireland national team reeling early.
- A 52nd-minute red card for Roland Sallai forced Hungary to defend deep, while Jack Taylor and Chiedozie Ogbene were introduced on 66 as Ireland chased an equaliser.
- The goal underlined Idah's case after his sixth international strike capped a hectic week following his five-year Swansea City deal, helping him claim a start as Ireland travel to Yerevan, Armenia for their Group F match Tuesday.
- Players admitted mixed emotions but highlighted their resilience after salvaging a draw, while Heimir Hallgrimsson, Republic of Ireland manager, must address concerns over early fragility as the team aims for at least second in Group F.
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Adam Idah believes he can ‘make a difference’ after late equaliser
The Republic of Ireland were trailing 2-0 at home to Hungary before launching a dramatic fightback.
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