TROY PARROT had to be consoled after his dreadful last-minute Panenka penalty cost his side a point.
The former Tottenham Hotspur star caught the attention of fans for his exploits for the Republic of Ireland.
Parrott, 23, netted vital goals in World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary.
His goals helped the Irish win both games and earn a spot in the 2026 Fifa World Cup playoffs in which they will face the Czech Republic.
The striker was unable to continue his form for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie this weekend.
AZ travelled to face FC Twente at the Grolsch Veste and found themselves staring down the barrell of defeat after Daan Rots scored in the 75th minute.
Parrott was presented with a great chance to earn his side a point as AZ were awarded a penalty in the dying stages.
But the striker was unable to convert from 12-yards as his Paneka effort sailed over the crossbar.
He immediately tried to hide his head in his shirt as Twente players opted to quickly remind him of his error.
Parrott did recieve some support from his team-mates who consoled him after the shocking miss.
BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS
Speaking after the game AZ captain Sven Mijnans insisted that Parrott is aware of his error.
He said: “He obviously has to make this one; he knows that himself. He’s converted a lot of penalties in the past.
“That’s why he’s number one on the list. Everyone saw that this was a crucial penalty in the final minute.”
Manager Maarten Martens admitted that the miss has already been spoken about among the team.
He added: “Of course we’re not happy about it. He wasn’t having a good day today, but we’ll definitely talk about it.
“But right after a match like that, I don’t think it’s right to start shouting about it.
“As a group, we’ve discussed it together.”
Parrott had been in good form in Holland this season with seven goals in nine Eredivise appearances.
He also netted another seven goals in the qualifying rounds for the Conference League.
His stunning form had seen him linked with a transfer back to England and to the Premier League.
Struggles Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham have both been tipped with an interest.
