STUTTGART, Germany — Hungary striker Barnabás Varga is in stable condition in the hospital after breaking several bones in his face in a midair collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn during Sunday’s 1-0 win in Stuttgart.
Hungary substitute Kevin Csoboth scored the only goal in the 100th and final minute of a game that had such lengthy stoppage time largely due to Varga receiving prolonged treatment on the field.
Gunn and Varga collided in the 68th minute as they battled to meet Dominik Szoboszlai‘s free kick. Varga appeared to suffer a reaction to the clash, which prompted his teammates to signal furiously for medical assistance.
Hungary captain and Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai pulled the stretcher along with the medical staff carrying it as many fans behind the goal voiced their anger at how slow it was brought to Varga’s aid.
Officials then held sheets up to shield Varga…
