Lithuania - Hungary - 2:2. Euro 2024. Match review, statistics

On 17 October, one of the matches of Euro 2024 in football took place. The Lithuanian National Team and the Hungarian National Team met.

Литва - Венгрия - 2:2. Евро-2024. Обзор матча, статистика

Euro-2024

Lithuania - Hungary - 2:2 (2:0)
Goals: Chernykh (20), Pius Sirvis (36) - Soboslai (67), B. Varga (82)

Warnings: R. Lekiatas (43), Edgaras Utkus (55), Soboslai (55), K. Kazukolovas (71). Kazukolovas (71), Attila Fiola (74), Lasickas (90)

Review of the match Lithuania vs Hungary:

A thrilling comeback: In a thrilling European Championship qualifier match played at the S. Darius and S. Gyreno, Lithuania and Hungary showed their skill and determination, which eventually led to a tense draw. At half-time the score was 2-0 in favour of Lithuania, but in the second half Hungary managed to stage a remarkable comeback and salvage a 2-2 draw. At the beginning of the match, both teams showed a high level of intensity, looking to gain an advantage. However, Lithuania snatched the victory as early as the 20th minute. Forward F. Chernysh hit the opponent's goal with an accurate shot, which delighted the spectators. This first goal gave Lithuania confidence in their strength and allowed them to take control of the game. Hungary, although stunned, did not let up and tried to get back into the game. However, their efforts were foiled in the 36th minute when Lithuania's P. Sirvis doubled the lead. Lithuanian players and fans were celebrating, it seemed that they were on their way to a comfortable victory. During the first half emotions were running high, which led to a yellow card for the Lithuanian R. Lekiatas in the 43rd minute. Lekiatas in the 43rd minute. Lithuania went into the break leading 2-0. However, the break seemed to rejuvenate the Hungarians, and they went into the second half fully armed. During the break, the team made two substitutions: M. Kerkez and D. Gazdag, who took the field with new strength and ideas.

The revitalisation of the Hungarians became evident just a minute into the second half when Lithuania thought they had scored a goal, but it was disallowed. Despite the setback, the Hungarians kept going forward and were rewarded in the 67th minute when a penalty was awarded in their goal. Hungary's D. Soboshlai easily converted the penalty, cutting the deficit to 2-1. When the match became equal again, the tension increased, which led to yellow cards for Lithuanian E. Utkus and Hungarian D. Soboszlai. The Hungarians' persistence paid off in the 82nd minute when B. Varga scored a goal, stunning the Lithuanians and making the spectators upset. As time drew to a close, both teams struggled to win the match, leading to a flurry of yellow cards. As the final whistle was about to blow, Lithuania made one last attempt, bringing on V. Slivka and A. Novikovas in the hope of securing the victory. However, Hungary also made substitutions in the 90th minute, releasing M. Adam, R. Sallai and B. Bolla to bolster the defence. Despite the late drama, neither team was able to secure a win and the match ended in a tense 2-2 draw. Players from both teams showed exceptional skill, determination and sportsmanship throughout the match. This exciting encounter was a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, showing that no victory is safe until the final whistle. Both Lithuania and Hungary can be proud to watch this spectacular show for the fans, where the outcome of the match remained unclear until the last second.

In the next round the following matches await the opponents: Montenegro - Lithuania, Bulgaria - Hungary.

Литва - Венгрия - 2:2. Евро-2024. Обзор матча, статистика

Statistics of the match Lithuania vs Hungary: