Troy Parrott's hat trick left him in tears as Ireland fans everywhere rejoiced as they finished second in Group F and are now heading to the UEFA playoffs for a spot at their first World Cup finals since 2002.

Having etched his name into Republic of Ireland folklore, Troy Parrott let the tears flow.

Troy Parrott proved the hat-trick hero as the Dubliner pounced in the dying seconds to secure the result that was needed to take Ireland to the March play-offs.