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Botond Barath and Hungary blank Azerbaijan in vital Euro qualifying win

Sporting Kansas City center back Botond Barath earned his ninth career cap for the Hungary Men’s National Team on Sunday, helping the Magyars to an all-important 1-0 home win over Azerbaijan at Groupama Arena in Budapest.

Playing the full 90 minutes in a pivotal UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier, Barath spearheaded a stout defensive effort that saw Hungary limit Azerbaijan to just two shots on goal. The hosts, meanwhile, racked up 23 attempts of their own and notched the all-important breakthrough when Mihaly Korhut beat Azerbaijan goalkeeper Emil Balayev in the 10th minute.

The result lifts Hungary into second place in Group E of UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying, behind leaders Croatia and ahead of third-place Slovakia.