The Hungary national team claimed a crucial away victory against Georgia in the fifth round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. The clash between Ukraine's Group B2 rivals ended in a 2:0 victory for the Hungarian side, taking a significant step toward promotion.
Match Details and Decisive Goals in Tbilisi
The fixture took place on November 14 in Tbilisi, where the hosts were looking to end their winless streak and secure their first victory in the tournament. The Hungarian team arrived as favorites, aiming to strengthen their position among the group leaders. In the first half, both teams fought hard across the pitch, but neither side managed to break the deadlock before halftime.
The breakthrough came in the second half when mounting pressure from the visitors paid off. In the 73rd minute, Georgian defender Lasha Dvali unfortunately turned the ball into his own net, putting the Hungarian team ahead. Forward Barnabás Varga sealed the final result in the 85th minute, doubling the lead and securing a 2:0 win.
Ukrainian Connection and Georgia's Squad Losses
The Georgian lineup featured players well-known to Ukrainian football fans. Shakhtar Donetsk defender Irakli Azarov and former Dynamo Kyiv winger Giorgi Tsitaishvili, who previously represented Ukraine's youth teams, both participated in the match. Meanwhile, the hosts faced major squad issues, missing their star player and PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia due to injury.
Standings and Group B2 Outlook
Before the fifth round, the Group B2 standings were extremely tight: Ukraine sat third with four points, Hungary had seven, Northern Ireland had eight, and Georgia had two. Following their victory in Tbilisi, Hungary extended their tally to ten points, pulling six points clear of Ukraine. Georgia remains on two points, continuing their fight to avoid relegation in League B, while Ukraine must win their remaining games and hope for slip-ups from competitors.
