Published: November 16 2023
Hungary's national football team has secured their spot in the 2024 European Championship after a draw against Bulgaria in their recent qualifying match. This marks a historic achievement for Hungarian football, as it will be their third consecutive appearance in the tournament.
Qualification Series Still in Progress
While the Hungarian team has already secured their participation in the European Championship, they still have one more match remaining in the qualification series. They will be facing Montenegro in the Puskás Arena on Sunday at 15:00.
Dramatic Finish Secures Hungary's Place
Despite playing well throughout the match, the Hungarian team found themselves trailing with a score of 2-1 at the end of the 90 minutes. However, in the 97th minute, an own goal by the Bulgarian side turned the tide in Hungary's favor, securing their place in the European Championship.
Overview of the Match
The qualifier match between Bulgaria and Hungary took place at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia, with no spectators in attendance due to the ongoing pandemic. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Hungarian players like Szoboszlai and Csoboth making notable contributions.
Looking Ahead to the European Championship
With their place secured in the 2024 European Championship, the Hungarian national team will now prepare for the tournament where they will compete against some of the top teams in Europe. This achievement brings great pride and excitement to Hungarian football fans across the country.
Questions & Answers
When did the Hungarian national football team secure their place in the 2024 European Championship? The Hungarian national football team secured their place in the 2024 European Championship on November 16, 2022, with a draw against Bulgaria in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Is the qualification series for the European Championship over for Hungary? No, the qualification series for the European Championship is not over yet for Hungary. They will be playing against Montenegro in the Puskás Arena on Sunday at 15:00.
How did the Hungarian national team secure their place in the European Championship? The Hungarian national team secured their place in the European Championship with a draw against Bulgaria, which was followed by an own goal on the Bulgarian side in the 97th minute. This own goal secured a third European Championship in a row for Hungary.
Where did the Bulgaria-Hungary match take place? The Bulgaria-Hungary match took place at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Who were the head coaches of the Bulgaria and Hungary teams in the Bulgaria-Hungary match? The head coach of the Bulgarian team was Ilian Iliev, and the head coach of the Hungarian team was Marco Rossi.
Were there any players sent off during the Bulgaria-Hungary match? Yes, Antov from Bulgaria was sent off in the 36th minute, and Kerkez from Hungary was sent off in the 57th minute.
