Dumfries rescues point for Dutch in draw with Hungary
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Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries scores their first goal.
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BUDAPEST - Denzel Dumfries headed a late equaliser for the Netherlands to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw with Hungary in their Nations League A Group 3 clash in Budapest on Oct 11, where the visitors finished with 10 men after captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off.
Hungary had the lead on 32 minutes as Tijjani Reijnders lost possession in midfield and Zsolt Nagy’s cross to the back post was volleyed into the net by Roland Sallai, who had been an injury doubt before kick-off.
The Dutch created numerous chances, but looked to be heading for a frustrating defeat, made worse when Van Dijk received two yellow cards in the space of three minutes, before Dumfries headed in Cody Gakpo’s free-kick to equalise.
Germany lead the Group 3 table at the halfway mark with seven points from their three games, followed by the Netherlands on five. Hungary (two points) and Bosnia & Herzegovina (one) are dropping out of contention for top spot. REUTERS