The Pat Kenny Show A look back on a brilliant weekend of sport!
Nov 17, 2025
In this lively discussion, sports broadcaster Colm Boohig and former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Tracey dissect an exhilarating weekend of sport. Ireland's victory over Hungary showcased Troy Parrott's stunning hat trick, keeping hopes alive for the World Cup. The duo analyzes Ireland's tactical shift to a five-at-the-back formation, and Keith highlights strategies against elite opponents. They also celebrate Rory McIlroy's impressive seventh Race to Dubai title and recap Ireland's dominant rugby win over Australia, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.
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Belief Fueled A Historic Comeback
- Ireland turned a worrying start into one of their greatest sporting moments by keeping belief after going behind in Budapest.
- The reaction carried over from the Portugal game and produced a decisive late comeback led by Troy Parrott.
Use Five-At-The-Back To Nullify Attacks
- Play a five-at-the-back formation to frustrate stronger opponents and protect against conceding.
- Keep belief, secure clean sheets, then create chances for Troy Parrott to win games.
Disrupt Stars With Focused Marking
- Defensive niggle and focused marking can derail star opponents, as with Seamus Coleman on Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Ireland combined defensive discipline with efficient chance creation to outperform expected metrics.