Hungary secured a 2-1 victory over Ukraine in their UEFA Nations League, League B, Group 2 clash in Trnava, thanks to Márk Csinger’s late winner.
The first half ended goalless despite Ukraine creating the better opportunities.
The visitors had six attempts to Hungary’s one before the break, but neither side managed to find the target.
Hungary took the lead seven minutes after the restart when Milán Tóth finished with his left foot following a pass from Milán Vitális.
Ukraine increased the pressure as they searched for an equaliser and eventually got their reward in the 83rd minute.
Oleksandr Pikhalyonok delivered a corner into the area, with Roman Yaremchuk rising to head the ball home and make it 1-1.
Hungary, however, responded almost immediately and regained the lead two minutes later.
Rajmund Tóth sent a cross into the area, which Csinger converted with his left foot to put Hungary 2-1 ahead.
Ukraine dominated possession with 52 per cent and finished with 17 shots compared with Hungary’s 10. They also had 33 touches in Hungary’s penalty area, but struggled to turn their pressure into goals.
Hungary defended stubbornly in the closing stages, making 34 clearances and nine interceptions as Ukraine pushed forward in search of another equaliser.
Despite creating more attacking opportunities, Ukraine could not find a second goal, leaving Hungary to claim all three points after a decisive late strike from Csinger.
