Hungary

(Hungary)

Ireland

(Ireland)

2-4

0. At FC Palcika stadion a crowd of 36335 had gathered.   . It was hot and humid when the two teams lined up in the following formations:

Hungary lined up in a 4-4-2 (defensive). They took up a slightly attacking position on the pitch and attempted to carry out a shortpassing style.

Ireland lined up in a 4-4-2 (attacking). They took up a slightly defensive position on the pitch and tried to focus attacking on wings.

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Match Summary

HungaryIreland
49%Possession51%
9Shots11
2Shots on target8
2Yellow cards0
0Red cards0

Ratings

Hungary »
NoNamePosRat
1. L. Kemenesgk3
2. M. Szommerdl5
3. A. Nagydcl4
4. C. Timbókovicsdcr5
5. S. Handlerdr1
6. B. Sebõkdmc5
7. L. Borsányi (1)ml4
8. A. Brettschneidermc3
9. Á. Kuttormr6
10. P. Dóczi (1)fcl6
11. R. Dvérifcr5
12. M. Kónyasub1-
22. D. "Luftwaffe" Viszkedsub5-
17. M. Gothsub3-
21. S. Balogsub4-
14. Z. Truszeksub2-
Ireland »
NoNamePosRat
21. A. "The Wall" Greenegk6
3. D. "Sinister" Scottdl6
8. D. Stauntondcl4
2. M. "The Kid" Simpsondcr7
5. S. O'Brien (1)dr5
17. A. Whelanml4
16. D. "Robbie Keane" Butler (1)mc10
6. A. glynnmr10
19. R. O'Neillomc7
20. R. Ó Raighnefcl4
4. D. McDermott (2)fcr7
1. J. "The Cat" Rochfordsub1-
9. N. "Porthos" O'Connellsub5-
7. R. Kennysub2-
11. D. O'Callaghansub4-
14. T. Kingsub3-

NB! Player ratings range from 1, which is extremely bad, to 10, which is given for a world class performance.

Team Strength

Defense

Midfield

Attack

NB: These are just rough aggregates split up in different themes. You can mouse-over each of the bars to see which skills it is based upon. Remember that in a TM match a player uses different skills when he is involved dependent on the situation, not some one-time aggregate. These figures are meant to give a hint to the strengths and weaknesses of teams.

MATCH REPORT

0. The crowd cheered as the game was kicked off by Ireland.
1. An excellent through pass from Unknown player sent Unknown player flying towards goal. He tried his luck but Unknown player made the save.
3. A few short passes was all it took to get around the defence of Hungary after 3 minutes. Unknown player chipped the ball into the box where Unknown player arrived to direct the ball goalwards. Unknown player did not get on his feet fast enough and the ball sailed into the net - 0-1. A wonderful strike.
4. "That's what I wanna see, boys!" yelled the coach of Ireland after 4 minutes, when Unknown player cracked a shot at goal from a distance after some fine combination play from Ireland. Unknown player didn't quite do his job though, and after making the save Unknown player spelled out some basic defending concepts for him.
9. "Great cross Unknown player!" yelled the coach of Hungary after Unknown player had scored the 1-1 goal with a strong finish. The reason: Unknown player made Unknown player look silly as he feinted him and sent the ball into the box after some fine shortpassing play from Hungary.
11. After 11 minutes Unknown player split the defence of Hungary with a deep run. Unknown player sent the ball through to him and the 30-meter-finish was nothing short of first class: 1-2.
12. It was a desperate last-ditch attempt to prevent two Hungary players from breaking through the Ireland-lines when Unknown player threw himself at the through pass from Unknown player and, with the tip of his toe, directed the ball to his keeper. Great defensive play.
17. A good sliding tackle from Unknown player won the ball for Hungary on 17 minutes. Unknown player didn't see what was coming as he rushed down one wing.
18. "For f.... sake!" The manager of Ireland wasn't very pleased with Unknown player as he failed to clear the ball after an inspired Unknown player corner. The ball fell to Unknown player who attempted a volley but sent the ball into the stands.
21. An inspired through ball from Unknown player was smothered by Unknown player on 21 minutes. Solid defending but too bad for Ireland.
22. A sweet through ball from Unknown player almost broke through the defence of Hungary after 22 minutes. Unknown player had read the play, though, and directed his side's offside trap to snap. Offside and freekick for Hungary.
23. After 23 minutes a quick combinations almost gave Hungary a good chance, but Unknown player didn't make the final pass around Unknown player.
30. The ball soared high above the field as Unknown player attempted to find his forwards with a long ball. Unknown player rose to the occation though and headed the ball to safety.
31. After 31 minutes Hungary paralyzed Ireland with some nifty combination play. Unknown player passed the ball to Unknown player who rose above Unknown player and struck the ball towards the far post with a good header, but he missed by a couple of inches much to the relief of the fans of Ireland.
32. Unknown player showed great vision and technical skills when he gave Unknown player a solid opportunity after 32 minutter. Unknown player forgot all about his marking, and so Unknown player could deliver the header-finish from point-blank range. But Unknown player pulled a miracle save up his sleeve!
36. A solid Unknown player corner was threwn away on 36 minutes, as Unknown player failed to beat Unknown player to the ball.
37. After 37 minutes of play Unknown player thought he could overcome the defences of Hungary with a long throw. Unknown player had him covered though and cut-out the pass.
38. After 38 minutes Unknown player had to make up for some sloppy defending by taking down Unknown player - yellow card.
40. Unknown player tried to get around the defence of Hungary on 40 minutes and get a cross into the box, but Unknown player made his way to the ball and knocked it out for a throw.
42. Neat defensive play from Unknown player prevented Unknown player from creating a huge opportunity on 42 minutes. He attempted a through ball but mistimed the pass slightly and it was easy for the Ireland defender to cut out.
45. And there went the refs whistle. Time for the half-time tea. Half time.
47. An inspired through ball from Unknown player was smothered by Unknown player on 47 minutes. Solid defending but too bad for Ireland.
49. A long shortpassing sequence by Ireland ended as Unknown player found Unknown player with a chip into the penalty area. Unknown player dived into the ball and sent a half-volley towards the far post, but he couldn't quite keep it down and missed the net by an inch.
51. "That's what I wanna see, boys!" yelled the coach of Hungary after 51 minutes, when Unknown player unleashed a fierce shot from the distance after some fine combination play from Hungary. Unknown player didn't quite do his job and left Unknown player helpless in the Ireland goal. 2-2 and a wonderful strike by Unknown player!
52. Unknown player was very angry with himself after 52 minutes as he directed the ball towards goal from the spot after some fine short passes between himsef and Unknown player. The reason: His shot was horribly inaccurate and went several meters wide. A wasted opportunity for Ireland.
60. On 60 minutes Unknown player picked out a Unknown player corner from the left just before it got to Unknown player.
61. When 61 minutes had passed Unknown player hauled a through pass into the box. It was a bit too high, but Unknown player fended off Unknown player and fired a left-footed strike at the net, but Unknown player was alive and awake though, and easily made the save.
63. Unknown player almost made the cross from deep after 63 minutes, but Unknown player threw himself down and knocked the ball out for a throw. Sweet defending by Unknown player.
68. Unknown player was very angry with himself on 68 minutes as he had curled a good freekick opportunity just over the bar. Too bad for Hungary.
69. The fans of Ireland went riot as Unknown player nodded a fine Unknown player corner into the net on 69 minutes. Unknown player mistimed his challenge and gave away the opportunity, and Unknown player was not even close to making the save. 2-3.
70. After 70 minutes Unknown player finished off a Hungary counterattack with a powerful shot, but Unknown player had him covered and made the save. The chance was created by Unknown player, who squeezed a long throw past Unknown player. Solid distribution by the keeper.
72. Somewhere over the rainbow Unknown player might have been allowed to flatten Unknown player with a challenge with a powerful challenge on 72 minutes, but today the ref was there to ensure that justice was done and received a booking. Too bad for Ireland.
83. On 83 minutes Unknown player stuck out a leg inside the area and removed the legs of Unknown player before he could crack a shot goalwards. Unfortunately for Unknown player and Ireland the referee was on his toes, spotted the foul and gave the penalty!
83. Unknown player stepped up...and sent the ball hard and low past the left post! Dissappointment oozed from the fans of Hungary who had expected something better from him...
84. "G-& Da#-%!!!" The manager of Hungary threw a couple of tantrums as Unknown player wasted a fine freekick chance on 84 minutes. The shot went wide by a couple of inches.
86. Some nifty combination play gave Unknown player all the time and space needed to fire his cannon. He hit the ball cleanly and smashed the ball home! What a goal and 2-4 the score!
89. Unknown player didn't look too good as Unknown player slipped by him in a counterattack after 89 minutes of play. Unknown player cracked a shot from the spot but missed completely. A horrible finish.
91. A fine long pass from Unknown player gave Unknown player all the time and space he needed to crack a shot from 15 meters out. He didn't keep the ball down very well though and it flew several meters above the crossbar and into the stands. Too bad for Ireland.
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