The late equalizer of Leon Goretzka was enough to get Germany a 2-2 drawand earn second place in Group F, setting up a meeting with Englandin the Round of 16. Germany hoped for an easy win over the underdogs HungaryinGroup F on Saturday to follow on with their 4-2 triumph over Portugal but they took the worst start as Adam Szalai opened the score.
The hosts were then given a lifeline as Mats Hummels and Kai Havertz used Peter Gulacsi’s mistake to make it possible for the Chelsea midfielderto score the equalizer from close proximity. But Hungary grabbed their crucial advantage again just 90seconds later,right after the restart of the game. Szalaiset up Andras Schaferfor a second straight retirement from Manuel Neuer, putting Germany to Group F and the bottom of the main competition.
More drama came when, in the 84th minute, Goretzka eventually scored, taking his side in second placeonly to set up an attractive last-16 link with their old enemies England at Wembley in London. Hungary, who had been a few minutes away from the knockout rounds, suffered a tough heartbreak. However, they get toleave Euro 2020 in a difficult group with pride and dignity.
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