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A magyar férfi kézilabda- válogatott 31-30-ra kikapott a horvátoktól a világbajnokság negyeddöntőjében . Magyarország vezetett , de a végén elvesztették a meccset. Lékai Máté és a csapat csalódott, de büszkék, hogy a legjobb nyolcba kerültek. Munka és kitartás jellemezte a játékukat.
Translation
The Hungarian men's handball team was narrowly defeated by Croatia with a score of 31-30 in the quarter-finals of the World Championship. Hungary had been leading, but ultimately lost the match at the end. Máté Lékai and the team were disappointed, yet proud to have reached the top eight. Their gameplay was characterised by hard work and perseverance.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What was the final score between Hungary and Croatia in the handball quarterfinal?
The final score was 31-30 in favor of Croatia.
Question 2: How did the Hungarian team feel after the match?
The Hungarian team felt disappointed but proud.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌29/01/2025
In a heart-stopping finish, the Hungarian men's handball team narrowly lost to Croatia in the quarterfinals of the World Championship, with a final score of 31-30. The match, held in a charged atmosphere with 15,000 Croatian fans, saw Hungary leading until the final moments.
Despite the defeat, team captain Lékai Máté highlighted the significance of reaching the top eight, which places Hungary among the elite in the sport. However, he expressed disappointment at not capitalising on the opportunity to advance further. "We aimed to climb another step," Lékai remarked, underscoring the high stakes and vibrant atmosphere of the match.
Hungary Narrowly Defeated by Croatia in Handball Quarterfinal (Illustration)
The game was intensely competitive. Hungary had managed a four-goal lead with five minutes to go, yet Croatia launched a fierce comeback, closing the gap and ultimately surpassing Hungary with a decisive streak of goals. Bóka Bendegúz lamented the missed opportunities in the final minutes, noting the team's readiness against Croatia's defensive strategies but acknowledging a lapse in execution.
The defensive stalwart, Sipos Adrián, admitted that a series of missed chances and a crucial penalty against him contributed to the turning tide. Zoran Ilic, Hungary's top scorer with eight goals, echoed the collective disappointment but remained proud of the team's unyielding effort and adaptation throughout the match.
While the loss was a bitter pill, the team's campaign in the tournament has been marked by resilience and skill, achieving their goal of a quarterfinal appearance for the third consecutive time. Despite finishing eighth, the Hungarian squad has reinforced its stature on the global stage.
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