Szoboszlai Dominik’s Last-Minute Goal Secures Draw for Hungary in Lisbon Showdown

The Hungary national football team displayed a commendable performance against Portugal during the World Cup qualifying match held in Lisbon. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s early shot for the home team, Hungary took the lead in the 9th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai’s corner kick found Attila Szalai, who scored from close range, making it 1-0.

This goal energized the Portuguese squad, prompting them to escalate their game. However, Hungary managed to create notable opportunities, though the home team equalized in the 22nd minute. A defensive lapse allowed Semedo to pass the ball to Ronaldo, who scored easily from inside the box, leveling the match at 1-1. Hungary’s András Schäfer was substituted shortly after due to an injury after making a crucial defensive play.

Match Developments

In the first half, Hungary had a potential penalty kick when Renátó Veiga inadvertently handled the ball, but the video assistant referee (VAR) did not award it. Instead, Hungary had a corner taken by Szoboszlai, but Bendegúz Bolla’s shot just missed the target.

• 9th Minute: Attila Szalai scores for Hungary, 0-1.
• 22nd Minute: Cristiano Ronaldo equalizes, 1-1.

A further chance was presented to Barnabás Varga in the 35th minute, but his shot lacked power. Towards the end of the half, in the 45+3 minute, Portugal’s Nuno Mendes delivered a cross to Ronaldo, who scored again from a close distance, putting Portugal in the lead at 2-1 before halftime.

Second Half Action

The second half began with Portugal controlling the ball. In the 53rd minute, Tóth Balázs made a significant save against a shot from Bruno Fernandes. The game continued with several substitutions from the Portuguese side, injecting fresh energy into their attack.

In the 72nd minute, Szoboszlai assisted with a free kick that led to a near miss from Szalai, hitting the crossbar. Hungary showed resilience with several attacking plays, but it was in the dying moments of the match that they found their equalizer.

• 90th Minute: Szoboszlai scores to equalize from a pass by Lukács, 2-2.

Despite receiving a yellow card in injury time, the match ended with Hungary securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Portugal. Szoboszlai’s late goal was pivotal, highlighting his importance to the Hungarian side in this World Cup qualifying campaign.

Summary

The match concluded with Hungary earning a valuable point. The key moments included:

This match will be remembered for its intensity and the battle for qualification as both teams look towards the future of their World Cup aspirations.