World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Hungary defeats Latvia 3-1
BUDAPEST, Aug. 31, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Latvia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night at the Groupama Arena in Budapest.
Hungary dominated the first half thanks to goals from Kádár ('6) and Szalai ('26). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Hungarians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Dzsudzsák in the 68th minute.
The result put the Hungarians third in Group B with 10 points. Latvia is bottom with 3 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet second-placed Portugal at the Groupama Arena on September 3, while Latvia will face Switzerland.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Latvia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
- 31 August 2017
- 20:45
- Budapest
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Switzerland | 21 |
 Portugal | 18 |
| Hungary | 10 |
 Faroe islands | 5 |
 Andorra | 4 |
| Latvia | 3 |
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