Switzerland qualify for the round of 16 after drawing with Germany, while a late goal from Hungary sends Scotland home.
Hungary 1-0 Scotland: the 100th goal breaks Scottish illusions
And dramatic goal in added time allowed Hungary win the Scotland 1-0 at Euro 2024 and destroy their rival’s hopes of reaching the round of 16 of a big tournament for the first time in history.
Kevin Csobothlast minute substitute, marked his first international goal in the 110th minute, and Hungary assured the third place from Group A, behind Germanyin first position and Swiss.
But Hungary now faces an agonizing wait to find out if the three points will be enough to reach the round of 16 of Euro 2024 as one of the four best third parties. They may not know until Wednesdaywhen the last day of the group stage ends.
Scotland was eliminated after finishing last in the group, with a single point after drawing against Switzerland. In addition, they suffered a tough 5-1 defeat against Germany in the opening of Euro 2024.
However, if Hungary advance, it seems unlikely that the striker Barnabas Varga participate after an injury that seems serious.
Varga collided with the Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn midway through the second half and his teammates raised blankets to protect the player while he was treated by the medical staff, while everyone looked worried.
Both groups of fans applauded when Varga was taken off on a stretcher after a delay of about 10 minutes.
Although both teams needed victory in Stuttgart, chances were few.
Scotland had the most possession of the ball, but failed to defeat Hungary. Both goalkeepers had to make saves in a few chaotic 10 minutes of added time before Kevin Csoboth would achieve victory.
Csoboth began the counterattack and, with Scotland outnumbered, chose an unmarked Roland Sallaibefore running towards the area to receive the return pass and sneak it through the squadunleashing the celebrations of the Hungarian players and fans.
Germany 1-1 Switzerland: A Füllkrug header gives the hosts the lead
The Mannschaft finishes as leader of Group A after tying in added time against Switzerland with a goal from the substitute Niclas Füllkrug.
Füllkrug rose in a crowded area and headed into the corner of the Swiss goalkeeper’s goal. Yann Sommer a center from another substitute, David Raum.
Switzerland had impressed by protecting a goal in the 28th minute with a clever volley shot from Dan Ndoye. The goal occurred in Bologna, the promising Italian club that qualified for its first Champions League/European Cup in 60 years.
With this tie, Switzerland qualifies for round of 16finishing second in the group with four points, behind Germany, with six.
Swiss will move on Saturday to Berlin to open the round of 16 against the second in Group B – probably Italy or Croatia-, while Germany will travel that same day to Dortmund to face the second in Group C, England.
A herb that can be improved
The criticized playing surface of Forest Stadiumin the town of Pasching, performed better on Sunday, and the roof remained closed to protect it, although no further rain is forecast for most of this week.
He grass was cut during the previous two matches at Euro 2024 in Frankfurt. But since it was installed in November, after the stadium hosted two NFL games, it appears that has not seated properly.
