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Lars Lagerbäck led Iceland to a historic 2016 European Championship, the first major championship in the country’s history. And after Lagerbäck thanked himself, Iceland went to their first World Cup two years later.
On Thursday night, it looked like a Swede would once again lead Iceland to the European Championship play-off.
Erik Hamrén took over the small island nation just over two years ago, and after the crown pandemic postponed the entire European Championship play-off, the playoffs ended today, more than six months later than planned. .
The goalkeeper dropped the ball
Outside Hungary, Iceland made it 1-0 early in the game.
After 11 minutes, Gylfi Sigurdsson sent a free kick high over the area. The free kick itself was not remarkable, but Hungarian goalkeeper Peter Gulácsi stood up from a giant board and dropped the ball into goal.
For a long, long time, the ticket to the European Championship looked like Iceland. But with two minutes left in regulation time, Hungary drew through Loic Nego. And in extra time Hungary also came 2-1 with a shot from outside.
The “group of death” is waiting
Dominik Szoboszlai was the name of the great Hungarian hero who wildly celebrated after the final whistle.
– I’m really happy. I have not realized until now what I have done. I did my thing and am happy to score, says match hero Dominik Szoboszlai a while after the match.
Hungary now ends up in what really is the “Group of Death”. France, Portugal and Germany expect the final phase of the European Championship to be decided this summer.
