Dumfries secures a point for the Netherlands in hard-fought draw against Hungary

In a thrilling Nations League A Group 3 match in Budapest on Oct 11, Denzel Dumfries salvaged a crucial point for the Netherlands with a late header to secure a 1-1 draw against Hungary. The Dutch team faced adversity as captain Virgil van Dijk received a red card, leaving them with 10 men for the remainder of the match.

Hungary had the lead on 32 minutes as Tijjani Reijnders lost possession in midfield and Zsolt Nagy’s cross to the back post was volleyed into the net by Roland Sallai, who had been an injury doubt before kick-off.

The Dutch created numerous chances, but looked to be heading for a frustrating defeat, made worse when Van Dijk received two yellow cards in the space of three minutes, before Dumfries headed in Cody Gakpo’s free-kick to equalise.

Germany lead the Group 3 table at the halfway mark with seven points from their three games, followed by the Netherlands on five. Hungary (two points) and Bosnia & Herzegovina (one) are dropping out of contention for top spot.