Xtra Time Web Desk: A second half (66’) strike from Antoine Griezmann helped France to hold Hungary to a 1-1 draw in EURO 2020 Group F clash at the Puskas Arena on Saturday. The result put France on four points to provisionally top the Group of Death. Portugal who plays Germany later in the day can leap frog France if they win.
Hungary took a shock lead against France in a pulsating second Group F match in front of packed home crowd. Attila Fiola combined with Roland Sallai before the wing-back raced through on goal to beat goalkeeper Hugo Lloris with a low shot at the near post in the injury time of the first half.
World Champions France equalized in the 66th minute through Antoine Griezmann. Kylian Mbappe latched on to a bouncing long ball from Lloris and though his cross was only half cleared, Griezmann was waiting in the open space to slot it past the Hungarian goalkeeper. It was Griezmann’s 38th international goal for France in 93 games.
Hungary next face Germany in Munich on Wednesday while Portugal and France meet each other in Budapest on the same day.