What was already a tense UEFA Nations League clash descended into late drama and pushing on the pitch as Hungary and Ukraine finished their opening Group B match in a fiery atmosphere. 😳🔥
Ukraine secured a 1–0 victory in Budapest, with Danylo Sikan scoring the decisive goal in the 42nd minute after a pass from Georgiy Sudakov. 🇺🇦⚽
But the real drama came in the closing stages. 👀
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Nazarenko was shown a red card in the 90th minute, and tensions then boiled over during stoppage time. Several players from both teams became involved in a confrontation, with multiple players receiving yellow cards.
🇭🇺 Hungary:
🟨 Dominik Szoboszlai
🟨 Milos Kerkez
🟨 Donát Bárány
🇺🇦 Ukraine:
🟥 Oleksandr Nazarenko
🟨 Viktor Tsygankov
🟨 Mykola Matviyenko
The match report from 24.hu described the ending as a serious on-field confrontation after the Ukrainian red card, with tempers flaring between the players.
And the result itself will sting for Hungary.
They created an early opportunity when Dániel Lukács hit the crossbar, while Dominik Szoboszlai also played a prominent role behind the two forwards. But Hungary couldn’t find the equaliser despite pushing forward late in the match.
Ukraine, meanwhile, held on to claim all three points and begin their Nations League campaign with a victory. 🇺🇦🔥
The final whistle brought relief for the visitors — but the scenes afterwards ensured that the match would be remembered for more than just the scoreline. 😳💥
FULL TIME:
🇭🇺 Hungary 0–1 Ukraine 🇺🇦
⚽ 42′ Danylo Sikan
🟥 90′ Oleksandr Nazarenko
One goal. One red card. Several late bookings. And a furious ending. 🔥😱
The Nations League has already delivered its first major flashpoint. 👀⚽
For the Hungary–Ukraine drama
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Break down Ukraine’s winning goal
