Hungary knock Scotland out of Euros with 100th-minute winner
Updated On: 24 June, 2024 07:05 AM IST | Stuttgart (Germany) | AFP
Scotland defended doggedly as Jack Hendry blocked Roland Sallai`s attempt shifting in from the left before Marton Dardai headed over from a cross
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Hungary`s forward Kevin Csoboth (Front L) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team`s first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A football match between Scotland and Hungary at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart. Pic/AFP
Kevin Csoboth scored in the 10th minute of added time as Hungary snatched a 1-0 win over Scotland to stay in the hunt for a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024. A sickening collision led to Hungary striker Barnabas Varga being stretchered off in front of his visibly shocked team-mates in the second half, but Csoboth`s late winner kept them alive in the tournament. It was a bitter end to Scotland`s bid to reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time as they were caught out pressing for a goal of their own right at the death. Germany finished top of Group A after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, who will go through as runners-up. Hungary must rely on other results if they are to advance as one of the best third-placed sides.
Scotland came last with just a point as their wait for a first European Championship win since 1996 goes on. Coach Steve Clarke made one enforced change for Scotland as Scott McKenna replaced Kieran Tierney, who was stretchered off with a hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland. English-born Callum Styles got the nod in Hungary`s midfield, coming in after shaking off an injury, with Endre Botka also making his first appearance of the tournament on the right side of a back three. John McGinn revealed the team skipped their pre-match nap as thousands of Scotland supporters gathered outside the hotel, belting out songs in anticipation of what they hoped was a historic night. Hungary arrived at the Euros with increased expectations after a 14-match unbeaten run between November 2022 and March of this year. They also beat England twice in the last UEFA Nations League, as well as Germany away. But back-to-back defeats had punctured confidence and left Marco Rossi`s side needing to beat Scotland to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
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