Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott admitted he was not good enough in front of goal during a 0-0 friendly draw with North Macedonia. The match, held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, saw the hosts fail to convert several scoring opportunities. Parrott missed three significant chances to break the deadlock, according to the Football Association of Ireland.
The AZ Alkmaar forward started the match as the lone striker but could not find the target against a disciplined visiting defence. North Macedonia offered limited attacking threat, focusing instead on a compact shape that frustrated the Irish midfield throughout the 90 minutes.
Interim manager John O'Shea handed debuts to two players during the second half as he looked to find a late winner, per report by Sky Sports. Despite late pressure from the home side, the contest ended without a goal. The result means Ireland have won only one of their last five international fixtures. The team now prepares for further friendly matches scheduled for June.
