Referee Jesus Gil Manzano decided to stop the match when Adam Szalai - Hungary's assistant coach - collapsed on the pitch. According to the Daily Mail, Mr. Szalai showed signs of convulsions. The medical team immediately provided first aid to the member of the Hungarian team's coaching staff.
The incident left players from both teams in shock. Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai burst into tears. However, after about 10 minutes for the medical staff to take Adam Szalai to the hospital, the captains of both teams and the referee agreed to continue the match.
The Hungarian Football Federation announced that Adam Szalai is conscious and in stable health condition.
Adam Szalai (blue shirt) before the Netherlands vs Hungary match
Adam Szalai was once Hungary's top striker, attracting interest from many big clubs in Europe. He scored 26 goals in 86 appearances for the national team between 2009 and 2022.
Throughout his career, Szalai played mainly in Germany for Mainz 05, Hannover 96, Hoffenheim and Schalke. His last team was Basel (Switzerland). He retired in 2023 and immediately moved into coaching.
After Szalai had an accident in last night's match, the Hungarian team continued to be at a disadvantage. They conceded 2 goals in a row in the final stages of the first half. In the second half, the Netherlands scored 2 more goals to secure a 4-0 victory.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/hlv-hungary-ngat-xiu-co-giat-giua-tran-dau-ar907846.html
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