Ukraine fell 1-2 to Hungary in Group 2 of UEFA Nations League Division B on Monday, Oct. 5, at Anton Malatinský Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia.
How Did Ukraine and Hungary Line Up in Trnava?
The Ukrainian national team entered the fixture following a previous loss to Northern Ireland, playing their nominal home match abroad at Anton Malatinský Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia.
Croatia’s Igor Pajač officiated the match, supported by assistant referees Bojan Zobenica and Ivan Mihal, while Mario Zebec oversaw the VAR system. The starting lineups featured Anatoliy Trubin in goal for Ukraine alongside Illia Zabarnyi and Viktor Tsygankov, while Hungary deployed a side built around captain Dominik Szoboszlai.
What Decided the Match in the Second Half?
After a scoreless first half that saw Ukraine struggle to convert possession into shots on target, Hungary broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute. Szoboszlai slipped a pass to Vitalis, who threaded a precise ball to Milan Tóth, allowing him to shoot past Trubin for a 1-0 lead.
Ukraine responded late in the match when a corner kick from Pikhalyonok found Yaremchuk in the 83rd minute, and the forward calmly headed past the Hungarian defense to equalize at 1-1. The parity lasted barely two minutes. In the 85th minute, Rajmund Tóth delivered a cross from the flank directly to the goalmouth, where Csongvai fired past Trubin to restore Hungary’s advantage and seal the 2-1 final score.
Where Does the Result Leave Group 2 Standings?
Following the conclusion of the fourth matchday in Group 2 of UEFA Nations League Division B, both Ukraine and Hungary hold four points apiece. Ukraine previously claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Hungary in their first official meeting in Budapest a week prior. Both squads sit three points behind group leaders Northern Ireland.
The fixture marked Ukraine’s final international outing of the autumn window, leaving the team with pressing tactical adjustments ahead of the remainder of the tournament schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Fixture
Where was the match played? The nominal home fixture for Ukraine took place at Anton Malatinský Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia, due to ongoing security restrictions preventing international matches inside Ukraine.
Who scored the goals in the match? Milan Tóth opened the scoring for Hungary in the 52nd minute, Roman Yaremchuk leveled for Ukraine in the 83rd minute, and Csongvai netted the winning goal for Hungary in the 85th minute.
Who refereed the match? A Croatian refereeing team officiated the fixture, led by main referee Igor Pajač and VAR official Mario Zebec.
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