Hungary avenge Ukraine defeat and move up to second in Nations League

Hungary claimed a valuable and dramatic 2-1 victory over Ukraine in Group B2 of the UEFA Nations League, played at a neutral venue in Trnava, Slovakia.

The win allowed Hungary to avenge their 1-0 defeat in Budapest around ten days ago and move into second place in the group with seven points, just one behind leaders Northern Ireland.

The first half was a tactical battle, with neither side managing to register a shot on target. However, the intensity increased sharply after the break.

In the 52nd minute, Milán Tóth converted an assist from Milán Vitális to give Hungary the lead.

Ukraine threw more players forward in search of an equaliser and, in the 83rd minute, substitute Roman Yaremchuk found the back of the net to make it 1-1 and restore the hosts’ hopes.

Their joy was short-lived, however. Just two minutes later, in the 85th minute, Hungary put together another attacking move and central defender Márk Csinger reacted quickest inside the penalty area to beat Anatoliy Trubin and restore Hungary’s lead.

The goal proved decisive as Hungary held on for a 2-1 victory and secured three important points in the Nations League.