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Recap: Botond Barath helps Hungary to huge 2-1 win over Croatia

Sporting Kansas City defender Botond Barath earned his fourth cap for the Hungary Men's National Team on Sunday, playing the full 90 minutes to help the Magyars secure a huge 2-1 win over 2018 FIFA World Cup finalists Croatia at Groupama Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

Barath anchored a Hungary backline that limited Croatia to just two shots on target throughout the night as the Magyars atoned for Thursday's 2-0 loss at Slovakia with a momentous victory in the nation's capital.

Ante Rebic gave the visitors a 13th-minute lead, but Hungary responded through Hoffenheim striker Adam Szalai in the 34th minute before Mate Patkai bagged the 76th-minute winner to give the hosts three massive points in Group E of UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying.