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- Hungary claimed a narrow but deserved 1-0 international friendly victory over Slovenia at the Puskas Arena, with substitute Schon's 79th-minute finish the sole moment of quality that separated two evenly matched and defensively disciplined sides.
- Slovenia will feel hard done by after seeing Sturm's 12th-minute effort ruled out by VAR, but Hungary's resilience and Vitalis' midfield dominance ultimately proved the difference between the two sides, well-matched in quality and organisation.
- Milan Vitalis was the standout performer at 8.0/10; his commanding midfield display was the foundation upon which Hungary built a victory that will do their World Cup preparations a quiet but meaningful amount of good.
Hungary 1-0 Slovenia Player Ratings: Milan Vitalis 8.0/10 Anchors Hungary's Midfield as Schon's Late Strike Sinks Slovenia
Summary
Hungary and Slovenia served up exactly the kind of tightly wound, attritional friendly that World Cup preparation games so often produce, but with a twist that made it worth every minute of patience. For 78 minutes, the Puskas Arena held its breath as two well-organised sides refused to give an inch, the midfield battle grinding on without either goalkeeper being truly tested. Slovenia thought they had broken the deadlock as early as the 12th minute, only for VAR to cruelly snatch it away, a moment that visibly deflated the visitors and handed Hungary a psychological edge they never relinquished.
Just when the prospect of a goalless draw felt inevitable, Schon had other ideas. Two minutes after stepping off the bench, the forward ghosted into the box and guided a composed left-footed finish into the roof of the net, the kind of impact substitute performance that coaches dream about. Behind it all, Vitalis had been quietly magnificent, patrolling the midfield with authority and composure throughout a disciplined, professional Hungary display that this victory was the very least reward for. Here are Sportsdunia's Hungary vs Slovenia player ratings.
Hungary Player Ratings vs Slovenia
Here are the Hungary player ratings for the Hungary vs Slovenia fixture.
| Player Name | Rating |
|---|---|
| B. Tóth | 6.8/10 |
| Bolla | 6.6/10 |
| Orbán | 7.2/10 |
| Dárdai | 7.2/10 |
| Kerkez | 7.4/10 |
| Schäfer | 7.0/10 |
| Vitális | 8.0/10 |
| Sallai | 6.7/10 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai (C) | 7.0/10 |
| A. Tóth | 6.1/10 |
| Lukács | 6.4/10 |
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Slovenia Player Ratings vs Hungary
Check out the Slovenia player ratings vs Hungary.
| Player Name | Rating |
|---|---|
| Igor Vekič | 7.1/10 |
| Marcel Ratnik | 7.6/10 |
| Jaka Bijol (C) | 6.9/10 |
| Vanja Drkušić | 7.0/10 |
| Erik Janža | 6.9/10 |
| Petar Stojanović | 6.6/10 |
| Adam Gnezda Čerin | 6.8/10 |
| Max Elšnik | 7.4/10 |
| Danijel Šturm | 6.7/10 |
| Andraž Šporar | 6.5/10 |
| Žan Vipotnik | 6.0/10 |
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Hungary defeated Slovenia 1-0 in an international friendly at the Puskas Arena.
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