A Tragic Collision
Barnabas Varga had a horrific accident in the match between Hungary and Scotland.
He took a blow to the face by Scotland’s goalkeeper, Angus Gunn accidentally as he jumped for a ball after Dominik Szoboszlai had floated in a free-kick.
Szoboszlai to the Rescue
Varga was initially motionless although Szoboszlai frantically beckoned for help. When the first on-scene medics dragged their heels, he even grabbed the stretcher to help them return his injured teammate to the pits more quickly.
It left Szoboszlai in tears as chairs were erected around Varga to shield him from view for treatment.
Medical Update
The facial fractures and the concussion were later confirmed by Hungary coach Marco Rossi.
Varga was stable, but needed to undergo surgery and was ruled out for the rest of the tournament.
Team’s Dedication
That led to visible frustration of Hungary’s players due to the late response of a medical team. ‘Ronald Sallai’, the man of the match, meanwhile vowed to rally around Varga.
He kept the win to their account, underlining solidarity and a special drive in their quest for glory meant for him.
While confirming this, the silencing of the stadium signifies that medical assistance is paramount in sports (including football), and Dominik Szoboszlai exhibited a demonstration of leadership, thinking fast on his feet in an emergency.
