The Blackburn Rovers player was in action against a Hungary side that he was also eligible to play for
Sammie Szmodics in action during the Republic of Ireland's international friendly against Hungary at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Nick Elliott/InphoA June evening of bright, deceptive sunshine and dark hoodies hastily dug out from the bottom of the winter drawer. There was little heat from one, so the other was required for a late out of season airing.
But it so nearly provided a Hollywood ending for Sammie Szmodics to a season in which he became an overnight star, at 28 years of age. If only Troy Parrott had slid him the ball to win. Goalscorers, what. His feat is all the more remarkable considering Blackburn Rovers posted a total of 60 goals for the campaign and spent most of the season battling to avoid relegation, ultimately finishing above the drop zone in 19th – thanks in no small part to Szmodics.And yet it was clear during the warm-up he was very keen to do so.
His first touch actually arrived on the edge of the box but the ball got stuck between his legs. He set Idah on his way through on goal in the 18th minute with a neat pass, getting the ball out from a tight situation. He was guilty of two overhit crosses in the second half but late on he continued to battle and found himself getting a dressing down from the referee following a robust tackle on Callum Styles.
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