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Hungary owe it to Bulgaria's own goal as 2-2 draw secures spot for Euro 2024 finals

The result put Hungary on top of the group with 15 points from seven games, with an unassailable four-point lead over third-placed Montenegro

Our Bureau And Agencies Sofia Published 18.11.23, 11:20 AM
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Hungary qualified for the Euro 2024 finals with a game to spare after a last-gasp own goal from Alex Petkov earned them a 2-2 away draw against Bulgaria in their qualifying Group G on Thursday.

The result put them on top of the group with 15 points from seven games, with an unassailable four-point lead over third-placed Montenegro.

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Spain closed in on clinching top spot in their qualifying Group A when they strolled to a 3-1 away win against Cyprus.

The result put them on 18 points with one game left.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored to help Portugal beat Liechtenstein 2-0 in a Group J clash.

Luxembourg thumped Bosnia 4-1 but fell short of a top-two finish in Group J after Slovakia beat Iceland 4-2, leaving both teams in the hunt for a place for the finals in the play-offs.

Reuters

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