Szalai Scores Header as Szoboszlai Secures Last-Minute Equalizer Against Portugal with Videos
In a thrilling encounter in Lisbon, Portugal and Hungary played to a dramatic 2-2 draw during the fourth round of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers, Group F. The match took place at the José Alvalade Stadium, attracting a crowd of 50,000 spectators on a captivating evening.
Match Summary
This match showcased some exciting football moments. Portugal started strong, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two goals in the first half, at the 22nd and 45+3 minutes. However, Hungary responded with a goal from Ádám Szalai in the 8th minute, followed by Dominik Szoboszlai’s late equalizer in injury time (90+1).
Match Details
- Date: October 2023
- Location: José Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon
- Attendance: 50,000
- Referee: Srdjan Jovanovic
- Final Score: Portugal 2 – 2 Hungary
Team Lineups
Portugal:
- D. Costa (goalkeeper)
- Nélson Semedo
- R. Dias
- Veiga
- N. Mendes (Tavares, 78 min)
- R. Neves (Palhinha, 62 min)
- Vitinha
- B. Fernandes (Conceição, 62 min)
- B. Silva
- C. Ronaldo (G. Ramos, 78 min)
- Pedro Neto (João Félix, 62 min)
Hungary:
- Tóth Balázs (goalkeeper)
- Nego
- W. Orbán
- Ádám Szalai
- Kerkez (Dárdai M., 79 min)
- Schäfer (Tóth A., 39 min)
- Szoboszlai
- Styles (Vitális, 79 min)
- Bolla (Lukács N., 58 min)
- Sallai
- Varga B.
Group F Standings
| Position | Team | Played (P) | Won (W) | Drawn (D) | Lost (L) | Goals For (GF) | Goals Against (GA) | Goal Difference (GD) | Points (PTS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Hungary | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 5 |
| 3 | Ireland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Armenia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 3 |
The match highlighted the competitive nature of Group F as Hungary continues to vie for a chance at the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo’s prominent performance and Hungary’s resilient comeback make this match a memorable showcase of European football.
