Match report

Hungary Holds Off Netherlands 1-1 in UEFA Nations League

Hungary
Hungary
1–1
FT
Netherlands
Netherlands
Oct 11, 2024

In a closely contested UEFA Nations League match, Hungary managed to hold off the Netherlands to secure a 1-1 draw. R. Sallai opened the scoring for Hungary early in the game, but the Dutch equalized through D. Dumfries late in the match. Despite a red card to Van Dijk, the Netherlands managed to find parity, showcasing the competitive nature of this UEFA Nations League encounter.

Key Facts

  • • R. Sallai scored the opening goal for Hungary at 32 minutes, assisted by Zsolt Nagy.
  • • V. van Dijk was shown a red card for the Netherlands at 79 minutes.
  • • D. Dumfries equalized for the Netherlands at 83 minutes, assisted by C. Gakpo.
  • • Hungary had a yellow card for B. Varga at 13 minutes and Attila Fiola at 77 minutes.
  • • The Netherlands made multiple substitutions, including Stefan de Vrij, Q. Timber, and J. Zirkzee.

Lineups

Hungary

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Dibusz (G)
  • 5 A. Fiola (D)
  • 6 W. Orbán (D)
  • 4 M. Dárdai (D)
  • 14 B. Bolla (M)
  • 3 T. Nikitscher (M)
  • 13 A. Schäfer (M)
  • 18 Z. Nagy (M)
  • 20 R. Sallai (F)
  • 10 D. Szoboszlai (F)
  • 19 B. Varga (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 E. Botka
  • 23 K. Csoboth
  • 8 Á. Nagy
  • 11 D. Gera
  • 17 M. Kata
  • 7 S. Schön
  • 15 P. Dárdai
  • 16 D. Gazdag
  • 2 K. Szűcs
  • 9 M. Ádám
  • 12 B. Tóth
  • 22 P. Szappanos

Netherlands

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 6 S. de Vrij (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 5 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 8 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 16 Q. Timber (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (F)
  • 10 J. Zirkzee (F)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 D. Malen
  • 20 G. Til
  • 9 B. Brobbey
  • 15 M. de Ligt
  • 3 J. Hato
  • 12 J. Frimpong
  • 13 N. Olij
  • 21 I. Maatsen
  • 19 M. Wieffer
  • 2 L. Geertruida
  • 23 M. Flekken
  • 17 J. Kluivert

Timeline

  1. Hungary
    13' Hungary Card · Yellow Card
    B. Varga

    Foul

  2. Hungary
    32' Hungary Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sallai · Assist: Zsolt Nagy
  3. Hungary
    46' Hungary subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Dardai · On: E. Botka
  4. Hungary
    65' Hungary subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Sallai · On: K. Csoboth
  5. Netherlands
    75' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Stefan de Vrij · On: D. Malen
  6. Netherlands
    75' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Q. Timber · On: G. Til
  7. Netherlands
    76' Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    V. van Dijk

    Argument

  8. Netherlands
    76' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Zirkzee · On: B. Brobbey
  9. Hungary
    77' Hungary Card · Yellow Card
    Attila Fiola

    Foul

  10. Netherlands
    79' Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    V. van Dijk

    Foul

  11. Netherlands
    79' Netherlands Card · Red Card
    V. van Dijk

    Foul

  12. Hungary
    79' Hungary subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Varga · On: A. Nagy
  13. Netherlands
    81' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Xavi Simons · On: M. de Ligt
  14. Netherlands
    83' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Dumfries · Assist: C. Gakpo
  15. Hungary
    89' Hungary subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bendegúz Bolla · On: Dániel Gera
  16. Netherlands
    89' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: J. Hato

Match Stats

Stat Hungary Netherlands
Fouls 19 8
Pass Accuracy 69% 90%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 5 16
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 249 702
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 1 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 26% 74%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 172 630
Shots Inside Box 2 10
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Sallai's early goal at 32 minutes gave Hungary a crucial lead, setting a strong tone for the first half.
  • ▸ The red card to Van Dijk at 79 minutes seemed to shift momentum in Hungary's favor, but the Netherlands managed to equalize through D. Dumfries at 83 minutes, showcasing their resilience and determination.