The Netherlands escaped a late red card for Virgil van Dijk to earn a point in a 1-1 draw with Hungary in the UEFA Nations League.
Netherlands There was a star man Virgil van Dijk was eliminated in a 1-1 draw with Hungary In UEFA Nations League Friday night.
There were early warning signs for the Netherlands Roland Challoy In the 17th minute he hit the post with a rasping effort and the breakthrough came just over half an hour later, with the same player on the scoresheet.
The Netherlands have never been more worried Zsolt Nagy Picked up the ball, but he delivered a sensational cross into the penalty box and Sallai was on hand to convert into the back of the net.
The visitors had an incredible 84% of the ball in the opening 45 minutes, but Hungary scored with their only effort on target, and the Netherlands found it difficult to create clear openings in the Nations League match.
The Netherlands had a chance to score late in the first half with an indirect free kick. Denise Dibus And Dominic SophoslaiBut the Hungarian stopper managed to stay out Cody SteeleAttempt of
Ronald KoemanThey were reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute when van Dijk quickly picked up a second booking for a lunge. Kevin SysobothIt gave Holland a mountain to climb.
However, the Netherlands equalized in the 83rd minute Denzel Dumfries Kakbowin headed back a brilliant free kick.
The result leaves the Netherlands in second place in Group 3 of League A with five points from their opening three matches, while Hungary sit in third place with two points from their first three matches.
HUNGARY VS. Netherlands highlights
32nd min: Hungary 1-0 Netherlands (Roland Salloy)
Hungary scored a goal in the 32nd minute of the match through Salloy; Nagy delivers an excellent cross into the Netherlands box and the 20-man is at the far post to convert into the back of the net.
79th minute: Virgil van Dijk red card
The Netherlands were reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute of the match as Van Dijk drew a second yellow card on Csoboth, who was in a dangerous position.
83rd min: Hungary 1-1 Netherlands (Denzel Dumfries)
The Netherlands leveled the scores in the 83rd minute of the match when Dumfries Gekpo headed a free kick into the back of the net. A huge moment for an audience of 10!
Man of the Match – ZSOLT Nagy
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Nagy was the star of the show on Friday night, with the left-sided wing-back putting in a superb performance for Hungary, and his superb assist allowed the hosts to progress.
The 31-year-old had an excellent game all-round, however, winning four tackles and his defensive work was crucial when the Netherlands threatened the Hungarian goal.
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HUNGARY VS. Netherlands match statistics
Possession: Hungary 26% -74% Netherlands
Views: Hunger 6-16 Netherlands
Shots on target: Hungary 1-4 Netherlands
Corners: Hungary 2-5 Netherlands
Mistakes: Hungary 19-8 Netherlands
What next?
The Netherlands will bid to return to winning ways when they travel to Germany on Monday night, but will be without Van Dijk's services following a red card on Friday night.
Meanwhile, Hungary will be bidding to produce a positive performance against Koeman's side when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday evening.
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