Kevin Csobath scored within the tenth minute of additional time after Barnabas Varga suffered a severe damage to present Hungary a 1-0 win over Scotland and keep within the race for a spot within the final 16 of Euro 2024. A horrific incident led to Hungary striker Varga being carried off on a stretcher in entrance of his shocked teammates within the second half, however Csobath's last-minute profitable purpose stored them alive within the match. The Hungarian Soccer Federation stated shortly after Sunday's match that Varga stays in a “steady situation” in a hospital in Stuttgart.
The episode introduced again horrific reminiscences of Christian Eriksen’s fainting at Euro 2020, when he suffered a coronary heart assault and Denmark gamers needed to rescue him from cameras and folks within the stadium.
Soboth celebrated the win by lifting his injured teammate's shirt and dedicating the purpose to Varga.
“After all we had been preventing for him within the remaining 15-20 minutes. We needed to win for him and we dedicate this victory to him,” Hungary attacker Roland Sallai stated.
It was a bitter finish to Scotland's bid to achieve the knockout phases of a serious match for the primary time as they had been caught urgent for a purpose within the dying minutes.
“It was at all times a one-goal sport,” Scotland coach Steve Clarke stated. “We simply didn't handle to attain, we tried to attain on the finish.”
Germany topped Group A, drawing 1-1 with Switzerland, who will advance as runners-up. Hungary must depend on different outcomes if they’re to advance as the most effective third-placed groups.
Scotland completed final with one level and proceed their look forward to a primary European Championship win since 1996.
Clarke made one change for Scotland when Scott McKenna changed Kieran Tierney, who was carried off on a stretcher with a hamstring damage within the 1–1 draw with Switzerland.
England-born Callum Types has discovered a spot in Hungary's midfield, having come into the squad after recovering from damage, with Endre Botka additionally taking part in on the fitting of a again three for the primary time within the match.
John McGinn revealed the staff had given up their pre-match sleep as 1000’s of Scotland supporters gathered exterior the lodge and sang songs in anticipation of a historic night time.
Hungary enter the Euros with raised expectations after going unbeaten in 14 matches from November 2022 to March this yr. They beat England twice within the earlier UEFA Nations League, in addition to defeating Germany.
However a string of defeats has dented confidence and Marco Rossi's aspect should beat Scotland to maintain their hopes alive of reaching the knockout phases.
Secret opening
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn stopped Bendeguz Bola's bouncing supply from throughout the road, after which Stiles and Willy Orban had been booked for clearing McGinn. There was loads of effort within the first half however restricted actual probabilities.
Nonetheless, a harmful clearance by Che Adams gave Hungary a free-kick 25 yards out, which Dominik Szoboszlai clipped in direction of the far submit, and Orban's header went over the crossbar.
Szoboszlai, who had ignored damage issues after lacking Hungary's final staff coaching session, scored from distance, and Scotland had been goalless till the 53rd minute.
Scotland defended resolutely, with Jack Hendry blocking Sallai's effort as he drove ahead from the left, earlier than Marton Dardei hit a header from a cross.
In a scary second Varga fell on his again within the Scotland space as he tried to go a free-kick in direction of purpose, whereas Gunn leapt out, and Anthony Ralston additionally fell to the bottom.
This resulted in a prolonged halt to play as medics positioned Varga within the restoration place after which carried him off on a stretcher with a sheet wrapped round his physique.
Scotland had a penalty name controversially turned down when Stuart Armstrong went down below a problem from Orban, earlier than the fourth official referred to as a 10-minute stoppage time.
This aroused a robust need in each groups to attain the profitable purpose.
Gunn saved effectively from Andras Schaefer and Szoszlai earlier than Csobath struck the ball onto the submit. Scotland defender Grant Hanley had an opportunity saved by Peter Gulacsi, Hungary raced up the opposite finish and Csobath broke Scottish hearts by heading Szoszlai's cutback into the online.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV workers and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Subjects talked about on this article
