NETHERLANDS 6-1 HUNGARY, Amsterdam, 05/06/10 Van Persie 22, Sneijder 56, Robben 64, 78, Van Bommel 71, Elia 74; Dzsudzsak 6 The Netherlands came from behind to emphatically beat Hungary, bringing the UFWC title to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Despite a bright start for the home team it was Hungary who […]
Read More...NETHERLANDS vs HUNGARY, Amsterdam, 05/06/10 As the Netherlands prepare for this ‘friendly’ match in preparation for the World Cup, there is more at stake as this match is the match to decide whether the UFWC title will be taken to the World Cup, or whether it will miss out for the third World Cup in […]
Read More...It’s 100 years since Hungary became the first team from outside of the British Isles to compete in the UFWC. Here’s a flashback. HUNGARY 2-4 ENGLAND, 29 May 1909 Friendly, Millenaris Sporttelep, Budapest Scorers: Kesmarky, Grosz (Hungary); Woodward (2), Bridgett, Fleming (England) In the UFWC’s 99th title match Hungary became the very first team from […]
Read More...SWEDEN 2-1 HUNGARY, Solna, 11/09/08 Kallstrom 55, Holmen 64, Rudolf 90 Sweden are the new UFWC Champions, having defeated Hungary 2-1 in this World Cup Qualifier. The Swedes were booed from the pitch after a disappointing first half, but recovered to win, largely thanks to the efforts of veteran striker Henrik Larsson. The 37-year-old skipper, […]
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