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:
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More heartbreak for Scotland at major international tournaments. It’s 12 World Cups and Euros now where they have qualified and been in the group stage - but gone no further.
Their last match won at a European Championship or World Cup remains in 1996.
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Scotland keeper Angus Gunn:
“The goal at the end was because we were going for it but the performance showed the fans what it means to us.
“When we do look back, we created chances and had opportunities - it didn’t fall for us, deflections didn’t go our way. We’re out and nothing really matters anymore.
“It was a bit painful but hopefully the guy [Varga] is alright. I can’t remember too much about it.”
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A positive update here from Hungary’s official Twitter (or X, should we say) account:
“Barnabas Varga’s condition is stable! The player [...] is currently in one of the hospitals in Stuttgart! We will inform you immediately if there is any news about [his]status!”
Varga was down for nearly ten minutes before being stretchered away.
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The best...or the worst, depending on your perspective... of that last-minute action which settled the match and Scotland’s Euro 2024 fate. Elation and desperation.
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Scotland captain Andy Robertson speaking after the match:
“We knew we had to win, both teams had to and they’ve hit us on the counter-attack. It’ll take a long time to get over this one. That’s football.
“We had a lot of possession first half without really doing anything with it but we were controlling the game. We had to find that cutting edge and we knew there’d come a time we could go for it that bit more but we got sucker-punched at the end.
“We have to hope for the future but that’s not for tonight. It’s a tough one, with international football you lose players sometimes, we’ll see what happens with that. The lads are absolutely gutted. What I will say is thank you to the country because we felt the excitement back home and sorry for letting you down.”
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“There was a lack of quality, particularly in forward positions where it matters most. You never thought they were going to score - yet it was a terrible decision with the Scotland penalty.”
That’s Alan Shearer on BBC Sport at full time.
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Scotland players applaud their fans and they are out on their feet. They had a go very, very late on, they went close once through Hanley near the end, but there must be regrets from how little they attacked in that game.
Confirmation of Group A:
- Germany 7pts
- Switzerland 5
- Hungary 3
- Scotland 1
Hungary striker Barnabas Varga stretchered off in scary Euro 2024 moment after horror collision
Hungary striker Barnabas Varga was stretchered off during his side’s crunch clash with Scotland after a horrific collision in a scary moment at Euro 2024.
With the score at 0-0 in the 68th minute of the Group A clash, that both sides needed to win to keep their realistic hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive, Varga, Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn and defender Anthony Ralston all collided while competing for a ball in the air.
Hungary striker Barnabas Varga stretchered off at Euro 2024 after horror collision
Varga was treated on the pitch behind a blanket curtain during Hungary’s match with Scotland in Germany
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One final launched ball for Scotland but that’s it - the whistle goes, Hungary get the late win and Scotland are out of Euro 2024!
GOAL! 90+10’ - Scotland 0-1 Hungary
...and that is heartbreak for Scotland, absolute scenes for Hungary! A super-rapid counter down the right sees Szoboszlai play out from the edge of the box, he finds Csoboth, his pass goes to Sallai, he cuts it back just past Szoboszlai but straight back to Csoboth and he side-foots home the winner! After 110 minutes!
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