In a gripping Euro 2024 Group A encounter, Hungary edged out Scotland with a nail-biting 1-0 win, thanks to Kevin Csoboth’s decisive goal during stoppage time. While Hungary’s victory breathes life into their quest for a spot in the knockout stages, the triumph was marred by a distressing injury to their forward Barnabás Varga, who sustained a head injury and multiple facial fractures after a collision with Scotland’s goalkeeper Angus Gunn. Varga, now hospitalized in Stuttgart, is conscious but will undergo surgery, ruling him out for the rest of the tournament and casting a shadow over Hungary’s celebrations. Hungary’s third-place finish in Group A keeps them in contention for the quarterfinals, as they await the results from other groups to determine if they will advance as one of the best third-placed teams. The Hungarian team, under coach Marco Rossi, has rallied around their injured teammate, with players donning black armbands in solidarity. Scotland’s campaign, on the other hand, comes to a close as they finish at the bottom of Group A, unable to secure the necessary points to move forward.
Key points
- Hungary defeated Scotland 1-0 with a late goal by Kevin Csoboth, placing third in Group A of Euro 2024.
- Barnabás Varga was hospitalized with a head injury and facial fractures, missing the rest of the tournament.
- Hungary’s progression to the knockout stage depends on other group results.
