In a dramatic flip of occasions, Kevin Csoboth scored an important aim within the 10th minute of added time, securing a 1-Zero victory for Hungary over Scotland of their Euro 2024 match. The aim got here after a distressing incident involving Hungarian striker Barnabas Varga, who suffered a critical harm and needed to be stretchered off the sector.
The Hungarian Soccer Federation offered an replace shortly after the match, stating that Varga was in a “steady situation” and receiving remedy at a hospital in Stuttgart.
The incident evoked painful reminiscences of Christian Eriksen’s collapse throughout Euro 2020, the place Danish gamers fashioned a protecting circle round him after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch.
Csoboth paid tribute to his injured teammate by holding up Varga’s shirt throughout his aim celebration. The late winner saved Hungary’s hopes alive within the match, as they proceed to battle for a spot within the final 16 of Euro 2024.
“In fact we have been preventing for him within the remaining 15-20 minutes. We needed to win for him and we dedicate the win to him,” Hungary attacker Roland Sallai was quoted as saying by Reuters.
Scotland’s try to progress past the group stage in a serious competitors for the primary time led to heartbreak. They have been pushing arduous for an important aim that will have seen them by way of, however have been in the end undone by a late counter-attack.
“It was all the time a one-goal sport,” stated Scotland coach Steve Clarke. “We did not handle to get the aim, we opened up on the finish to try to get it.”
Scotland’s marketing campaign concluded with a disappointing end result, leaving them on the backside of Group A with a solitary level. The Scots’ quest for his or her first victory within the match since 1996 continues.
Supervisor Steve Clarke was compelled to make a change in his beginning lineup, with Scott McKenna stepping in for the injured Kieran Tierney, who was stretchered off through the 1-1 draw with Switzerland. Alternatively, Hungary made two alterations, with Callum Kinds and Endre Botka incomes their first begins of the match.
Hungary entered the Euros on the again of a formidable 14-match unbeaten streak, which included victories over England and Germany within the UEFA Nations League. Nevertheless, consecutive losses had dented their confidence, they usually wanted a win in opposition to Scotland to take care of their probabilities of progressing to the knockout phases.
In the long run, Germany secured the highest spot in Group A following a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, who superior as runners-up. Hungary’s destiny now relies on the outcomes of different teams, as they hope to qualify as the most effective third-placed groups.
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn parried a difficult, dipping shot from Bendeguz Bolla, whereas Kinds and Willi Orban obtained bookings for fouling McGinn in a primary half stuffed with effort however few clear alternatives.
Nevertheless, Che Adams’ dangerous clearance resulted in a Hungary free-kick from 25 yards, which Dominik Szoboszlai curled in direction of the far put up, with Orban’s header narrowly lacking the crossbar.
Szoboszlai, who overcame harm issues after lacking Hungary’s ultimate staff coaching session, blasted a long-range effort over the bar. Scotland solely managed their first shot within the 53rd minute.
Scotland’s protection stood agency as Jack Hendry blocked Sallai’s try when he reduce in from the left, and Marton Dardai headed over from a cross.
A terrifying incident occurred when Varga lay immobile on his again within the Scotland space as he tried to move a free-kick goalwards, with Gunn dashing out and Anthony Ralston additionally falling to the bottom.
The sport was halted for an prolonged interval as medics positioned Varga within the restoration place earlier than protecting him with a sheet and carrying him off on a stretcher.
Scotland had a penalty enchantment controversially dismissed after Stuart Armstrong was introduced down by Orban, and the fourth official signaled 10 minutes of added time.
Each groups frantically sought the successful aim through the stoppage time.
Gunn made wonderful saves from Andras Schafer and Szoboszlai, whereas Csoboth hit the put up. Scotland defender Grant Hanley had an opportunity saved by Peter Gulacsi, and Hungary rapidly counterattacked, with Csoboth guiding residence Sallai’s cutback to shatter Scottish hopes.
The Hungarian Soccer Federation offered an replace shortly after the match, stating that Varga was in a “steady situation” and receiving remedy at a hospital in Stuttgart.
The incident evoked painful reminiscences of Christian Eriksen’s collapse throughout Euro 2020, the place Danish gamers fashioned a protecting circle round him after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch.
Csoboth paid tribute to his injured teammate by holding up Varga’s shirt throughout his aim celebration. The late winner saved Hungary’s hopes alive within the match, as they proceed to battle for a spot within the final 16 of Euro 2024.
“In fact we have been preventing for him within the remaining 15-20 minutes. We needed to win for him and we dedicate the win to him,” Hungary attacker Roland Sallai was quoted as saying by Reuters.
Scotland’s try to progress past the group stage in a serious competitors for the primary time led to heartbreak. They have been pushing arduous for an important aim that will have seen them by way of, however have been in the end undone by a late counter-attack.
“It was all the time a one-goal sport,” stated Scotland coach Steve Clarke. “We did not handle to get the aim, we opened up on the finish to try to get it.”
Scotland’s marketing campaign concluded with a disappointing end result, leaving them on the backside of Group A with a solitary level. The Scots’ quest for his or her first victory within the match since 1996 continues.
Supervisor Steve Clarke was compelled to make a change in his beginning lineup, with Scott McKenna stepping in for the injured Kieran Tierney, who was stretchered off through the 1-1 draw with Switzerland. Alternatively, Hungary made two alterations, with Callum Kinds and Endre Botka incomes their first begins of the match.
Hungary entered the Euros on the again of a formidable 14-match unbeaten streak, which included victories over England and Germany within the UEFA Nations League. Nevertheless, consecutive losses had dented their confidence, they usually wanted a win in opposition to Scotland to take care of their probabilities of progressing to the knockout phases.
In the long run, Germany secured the highest spot in Group A following a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, who superior as runners-up. Hungary’s destiny now relies on the outcomes of different teams, as they hope to qualify as the most effective third-placed groups.
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn parried a difficult, dipping shot from Bendeguz Bolla, whereas Kinds and Willi Orban obtained bookings for fouling McGinn in a primary half stuffed with effort however few clear alternatives.
Nevertheless, Che Adams’ dangerous clearance resulted in a Hungary free-kick from 25 yards, which Dominik Szoboszlai curled in direction of the far put up, with Orban’s header narrowly lacking the crossbar.
Szoboszlai, who overcame harm issues after lacking Hungary’s ultimate staff coaching session, blasted a long-range effort over the bar. Scotland solely managed their first shot within the 53rd minute.
Scotland’s protection stood agency as Jack Hendry blocked Sallai’s try when he reduce in from the left, and Marton Dardai headed over from a cross.
A terrifying incident occurred when Varga lay immobile on his again within the Scotland space as he tried to move a free-kick goalwards, with Gunn dashing out and Anthony Ralston additionally falling to the bottom.
The sport was halted for an prolonged interval as medics positioned Varga within the restoration place earlier than protecting him with a sheet and carrying him off on a stretcher.
Scotland had a penalty enchantment controversially dismissed after Stuart Armstrong was introduced down by Orban, and the fourth official signaled 10 minutes of added time.
Each groups frantically sought the successful aim through the stoppage time.
Gunn made wonderful saves from Andras Schafer and Szoboszlai, whereas Csoboth hit the put up. Scotland defender Grant Hanley had an opportunity saved by Peter Gulacsi, and Hungary rapidly counterattacked, with Csoboth guiding residence Sallai’s cutback to shatter Scottish hopes.
