European Championship Against Scotland
Hungary celebrates in the 10th minute of injury time – Drama surrounding Varga
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Hungary can dream of reaching the round of 16, but fears for striker Varga
Thanks to Kevin Csoboth, the Hungarian national football team is dreaming of progressing. However, the 1-0 win against Scotland, achieved late in injury time, was overshadowed by a medical intervention, as a result of which Barnabás Varga had to be transported out of the stadium under a screen.
In a game that was dramatic, and not just in terms of sport, Hungary still managed to get a chance to reach the round of 16. A goal in the tenth minute of injury time was the decisive factor. The team dedicated the victory to their striker, who was already on his way to the hospital.
A moment of shock during the game, grand gestures after the final whistle. Hungary and Scotland played the most dramatic game of this European football championship so far. The result: Hungary’s footballers can still hope to progress after a last-minute goal, but are worried about their striker Barnabás Varga.
During the 1-0 (0-0) win against the “Bravehearts” on Sunday evening in Stuttgart, the 29-year-old from Ferencváros Budapest was carried off the pitch behind blankets to protect him from view. Varga remained motionless on the pitch after a free kick cross without much contact with goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
According to information from Magenta TV, he was still responsive before the final whistle and was on his way to the hospital. His coach later explained that Varga had broken a cheekbone.
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Hungary’s coach Marco Rossi announced after the victory that Varga would no longer be eligible to play in the European Championships. The Hungarian association, meanwhile, announced on the X platform on Monday night that Varga had suffered a concussion and several facial fractures. He will most likely need surgery.
Extra time saves Hungary
In the 10th minute of injury time of a thrilling final phase, Kevin Csoboth scored to make it 1-0 and thus redeemed the Hungarians – at least in sporting terms.
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Varga had previously scored Hungary’s only goal of the tournament in the 1:3 loss to Switzerland. However, the incident in the 68th minute pushed the sporting event into the background.
After the match, the players dedicated the victory to their teammate and showed Varga’s jersey. Captain Dominik Szoboszlai put on a Varga jersey.
Thinking of Barnabas Varga: Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai with the jersey of his striker colleague
Quelle: Getty Images/Carl Recine
For the Scots and their tireless fans, however, the European Championship party is over after the preliminary round. After the last matchday of Group A, the Scots have only one point and, unlike the Hungarians (3), can no longer hope to advance to the round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams.
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The Hungarians, including Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai, are on hold. They disappointed for a long time in front of 54,000 spectators, but seized their last chance. “No Scotland, no party,” the Scots fans sang undeterred for a long time, but now coach Steve Clarke’s players have to leave.
The Scottish team had not made it past the group stage in the previous three European Championships. After a 5-1 opening defeat against hosts Germany, they played 1-1 against Switzerland. The Hungarians now have hopes of reaching the round of 16, as they did in 2016.
Draws were not allowed for the two teams that had not won up to that point. In front of their legendary coach Sir Alex Ferguson, the Scots started wildly and immediately forced the Hungarians onto the defensive. They had high hopes for Scott McTominay of Manchester United, who had scored seven goals in eight qualifying matches.
Late redemption for Hungary
But there was very, very little play on either side. The Argentinian referee Facundo Tello had his hands full to ensure that the passionate duels remained within reasonable limits. On the Hungarian side, the game initially passed the offensive star and captain Szoboszlai. The ex-Leizig player was barely able to make an impact in the first half against the defensively depleted Scots.
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Hungary’s coach Marco Rossi once again relied on a lot of Bundesliga power with Péter Gulácsi in goal and his Leipzig colleague Willi Orbán, Márton Dárdai from Hertha BSC, András Schäfer from Union Berlin and Roland Sallai from Freiburg in the starting eleven. It was only after half an hour that the Hungarians launched promising attacks. A free kick from Szoboslai almost led to the 1-0 lead – but the onrushing Orbán headed the ball onto the crossbar.
All for one: Hungary’s players’ thoughts went to Barnabas Varga
Quelle: Getty Images/Carl Recine
After the defeats against Switzerland (1:3) and Germany (0:2), the Hungarians tried more and more desperately to remember their footballing abilities after the break. However, the match remained at a low level, even though the fans of both opponents made a hell of a noise. First, Szoboszlai missed a huge chance to take the lead shortly before the end, then Csoboth hit the post in injury time – and finally brought relief to the Hungarian fans in Stuttgart.
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