England

3-1

Hungary

Gerrard 47, Terry 51, Crouch 84

 

Dardai 55


International Friendly 
Old Trafford, Manchester United FC
8.05pm, 30 May 2006

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90

The referee blows the final whistle, with England 3-1 winners.

89' David Beckham joins Campbell in the referee's notebook for a crude challenge.

88

Walcott shows he is completely unfazed by the international scene, latching onto a pass before firing wide from a narrow angle.

84

Goal! Joe Cole carries the ball from the left before finding Crouch on the edge of the box. The beanpole striker turns and fires into the bottom corner.

82' Vadocz for Molnar.

78

Despite having had little to do all evening, Paul Robinson shows his class with a superb tip over the bar as Hungary press for an equaliser.

77' Having been on the field only a minute, Sol Campbell finds his way into the referee's notebook.

76

While Campbell runs to his position, Torghelle receives a quick throw and with just Robinson to beat, blazes wide.

76' Sol Campbell for John Terry.

73' Polonkai for Szabics.

70

England win another corner which Terry gets his head to. However, the visitors scramble the ball from danger.

69

Theo Walcott makes his first meaningful impression, bursting clear before crossing to Crouch, but the Hungary defence hack the ball behind.

67

West Brom midfielder Zoltan Gera blazes a free-kick high over the bar and into the Old Trafford crowd.

65' Theo Walcott makes England history, becoming the youngest player to ever represent the Three Lions when he comes on for Owen. Peter Crouch comes on for Gerrard. 

62' Torghelle for Toth.

60

John Terry almost scores a second but Kiraly paws away his header which seemed destined for the top corner.

57

It's a much better game now, with both sides showing more ambition in attack.

55

Goal! You wait 47 minutes for a goal, then three come in eight minutes when Dardai curls spectacularly past Robinson.

51

Goal! From another David Beckham free-kick, this time it's John Terry, nipping in front of Kiraly to head home his first England goal.

47

Goal! Steven Gerrard, on his 26th birthday, heads Beckham's free-kick past Kiraly to hand England the lead.

46' Owen Hargreaves for Gary Neville.

The teams kick off again, with England looking to score some goals before they jet off to Germany.

45

The referee blows for half-time.

42

For the second time in a minute, the woodwork denies England when Beckham's delicious cross is headed against the bar by Joe Cole.

41

Penalty! Gerrard is hacked down in the box. Lampard steps up, Kiraly saves before Owen heads the rebound against the bar.

40

England finally come to life as Gerrard finds Beckham who crosses to Owen. His header is brilliantly saved by Kiraly.

39

David Beckham takes the free-kick but Kiraly is untroubled and watches the ball curl over the bar.

38

England break through Joe Cole, but he is cynically hacked down on the edge of the box.

37

The Old Trafford crowd hits top note, trying to rouse the England team from their slumbers.

35

The visitors break again and win a corner off Rio Ferdinand. David Beckham heads away the corner.

34

Jamie Carragher, perhaps mirroring the frustration of his fellow team-mates at not being able to break down Hungary, gives away a foul.

31

Hungary are no whipping boys, showing they can knock the ball around sweetly if they are given time and space.

29

England are still in the ascendency, but a killer pass continues to elude them.

27

Steven Gerrard finds David Beckham in space on the right. The England captain crosses to Michael Owen but a good block clears the danger.

26

Joe Cole's tenacity wins possession on the left, but with Michael Owen peeling away, the Chelsea man in crowded out.

23

With a quarter of the game gone, Hungary continue to provide stiff resistance.

21

From the resulting set-piece which is partially cleared, the England players hold their breath as Huszti drills wide.

20

Hungary break after Steven Gerrard loses possession and win their first corner of the evening.

18

Unfortunately Beckham's former United team-mate, Gary Neville, can't find the same quality, blasting a cross high over the bar.

17

The Old Trafford faithful salute David Beckham's raking 60 yard pass to Michael Owen.

16

Hungary enjoy their best period of possession, but England look in little danger.

14

Steven Gerrard drops deep and plays a diagonal ball to David Beckham, who just fails to get his foot to the ball.

11

England are beginning to dominate and win another corner, but it comes to nothing.

10

Jamie Carragher shows his worth as a holding midfielder, breaking up play before setting Ashley Cole free on the left.

8' The injured Komlosi is replaced by Vanczak.

5

Joe Cole, on England's left, is beginning to impose himself on the Hungary defence.

2

Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly, in his familiar grey tracksuit bottoms, takes the goalkick.

1

England win a corner within 15 seconds, but John Terry heads David Beckham's set-piece over the bar.

The game gets underway with England playing five across midfield and Michael Owen up front.



Teams:

England:
Robinson, G Neville (Hargreaves 46), A Cole, Carragher, Ferdinand, Terry (Campbell 76), Beckham (c), Lampard, Gerrard (Crouch 65), Owen (Walcott 65), J Cole.

Subs: Bridge, James, P Neville, Dawson, Carrick, Jenas, Lennon, Downing, Carson, Defoe, Johnson, Foster.

Hungary: Kiraly, Feher, Komlosi (Vanczak 8), Halmosi, Eger, Molnar (Vadocz 82), Huszti, Dardai, Gera, Toth (Torghelle 62), Szabics (Polonkai 73).

Subs: Vegh, Low, Rajczi.

Match Details
Referee: Peter Vink (Netherlands)
Assistants: Adriaan Inia (Netherlands) Wijnand Rutgers (Netherlands)
Fourth Official: Chris Foy (England)

Team Colours

England: White Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks, (GK: Blue, Blue, Blue)

Hungary: Red Shirts, White Shorts, Green Socks