Scotland v Hungary LIVE: Reaction as Scotland crash out to last-gasp goal after Varga horror collision
Scotland 0-1 Hungary: Kevin Csoboth scored a 100th-minute winner to send the Tartan Army crashing out
Hungary snatched a 100th-minute winner to beat Scotland 1-0 and put themselves in contention for a last-16 spot at Euro 2024 while condemning the Scots to yet another failure at a major tournament in a match that also saw Barnabas Varga stretchered off following a horror collision.
Kevin Csoboth’s breakaway goal with the last kick of the match ensured Hungary finished third in Group A with three points while Scotland crashed out at the bottom of the table and are still to get through to the knockout phase of either the Euros or World Cup in their history.
Hungary must now wait to see whether they will qualify for the last 16 as one of the best third-placed finishers, depending on results from the other groups.
Before the late drama, Hungary striker Varga endured a scary moment as he horrifically collided with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn and defender Anthony Ralston. Varga appeared to be out cold and was treated on the pitch behind a blanket curtain before being stretchered off but was later reported to be stable in a Stuttgart hospital, needing cheek surgery.
Relive all the action from a dramatic Group A clash:
16’ - Scotland 0-0 Hungary
Goal in the other game - Germany lead Switzerland thanks to a first international goal by Robert Andrich. Except..it’s not. Ruled out after a VAR check for a foul by Musiala before Andrich took the shot, which was a rasper from range. Still 0-0 then!
Meanwhile Styles has gone through the back of McGregor and the Hungarian is immediately booked.
12’ - Scotland 0-0 Hungary
Decent early ball retention from the Scots, not really overcommitting numbers forward but gently progressing while keeping the door locked at the same time.
A decision goes against Hendry and he reacts angrily - the ref is having none of that and bellows at him to come and have a word.
Tonight’s official is Facundo Tello, an Argentinian. Why? Read on to find out...
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8’ - Scotland 0-0 Hungary
Dardai clatters into McTominay and Scotland have won a succession of early challenges and set pieces. One such delivery is nodded on toward Adams - it needs a good defensive interception to stop the chance on goal. Then it’s a quick break and a long-range shot from Sallai, which bounces in front of Gunn and forces him into an awkward save!
4’ - Scotland 0-0 Hungary
We’ll be keeping you posted on updates from the Switzerland vs Germany game of course, but our primary focus is this one - this is the one which matters.
It’s ferocious and fierce in midfield already, both sides throwing in some big tackles and keeping each other honest. Promising possession for Scotland in the opening stages, Gilmour getting on the ball plenty.
1’ - Scotland 0-0 Hungary
AND WE ARE GO!
Two Liverpool players contest the toss, Andy Robertson and Dominik Szoboszlai the captains of their respective nations.
Hungary get us underway and...errr, the referee calls it back. False start, he’s unhappy too many were in the opposition half. Give it a rest! Back underway once more.
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