Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Scotland's Euro 2024 journey has ended in the most devastating fashion, as a 100th-minute winner from Hungary's Kevin Csoboth secured a dramatic 1-0 victory for his side in their final Group A match. The crushing late goal eliminated Scotland from the tournament, while keeping Hungary's slim hopes of advancing alive.
The match was overshadowed by a deeply concerning injury to Hungarian forward Barnabás Varga in the second half. Following a collision in the box with Scotland's goalkeeper Angus Gunn, Varga was left motionless on the ground. Players from both teams immediately signaled for urgent medical attention, forming a protective screen around him as he was treated on the pitch for several minutes before being stretchered off. He was later reported to be in a stable condition in a Stuttgart hospital.
For 99 minutes, the crucial, must-win game was a tense and scrappy affair. Scotland dominated possession for long periods but struggled to break down a resilient Hungarian defense, failing to create clear-cut chances. Hungary, knowing they also needed a win, looked dangerous on the counter-attack throughout the match.
As the game headed into ten minutes of stoppage time, the play became frantic and desperate. Hungary came agonizingly close when Csoboth struck the post. But just as it seemed the match would end in a draw that eliminated both teams, Hungary launched one final, lightning-fast counter-attack. The ball was squared across the box, and Kevin Csoboth arrived at the perfect moment to slot it home, sparking wild celebrations from the Hungarian players and bench.
The final whistle sounded moments later, leaving the Scottish players and their vast army of supporters heartbroken. The result means Scotland finishes bottom of Group A with just one point. Hungary finishes third with three points and now faces an anxious wait to see if they will qualify for the knockout stage as one of the four best third-placed teams.
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