Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai delivered a moment of brilliance with a stunning Panenka penalty in the dying seconds to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against Germany in their UEFA Nations League clash in Budapest. His perfectly executed spot-kick came with the final kick of the game, ensuring a share of the spoils for his side.
Germany had already secured the top spot in Group A3 prior to the match, while Hungary was confirmed to finish third, setting up a relegation play-off for them in the new year. As a result, the encounter had a slightly experimental feel, with both teams testing new combinations and Germany making nine changes to their lineup.
The first half offered little excitement, but the action picked up late in the second period. Germany broke the deadlock in the 77th minute when Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha pounced on a rebound to score his first-ever international goal, giving the visitors a narrow advantage.
It looked like Nmecha’s goal would be enough to secure the win, but drama unfolded deep into stoppage time. A VAR review led to a penalty being awarded against Robin Koch for handball, giving Hungary one last chance to salvage a result. Szoboszlai stepped up and, with nerves of steel, chipped the ball delicately over the otherwise outstanding Alexander Nübel, sealing a memorable draw for Hungary.
