Hungary Women took a major step towards World Cup qualification with a 6-1 victory over Andorra Women in Budapest, a result that was even more emphatic than the Lemeister model had projected. The model had given the hosts a 53 per cent chance of winning and forecast a 3-0 scoreline, but the actual margin was built on a clinical first-half display and relentless pressure after the interval.
The home side began at a ferocious tempo and took the lead inside three minutes through V. Nagy. That early goal set the tone for a dominant opening period in which Hungary controlled possession and created multiple openings. Z. Kajan doubled the advantage in the 39th minute, and before half-time, V. Nagy struck again to make it 3-0, completing a personal double. The Andorra defence were unable to cope with the movement and direct running of the Hungary attack, and the match appeared to be over as a contest at the interval.
Andorra showed greater organisation after the break and briefly threatened a comeback. M. Da Cruz pulled a goal back in the 55th minute, with C. Izquierdo providing the assist, and the visitors sensed an opportunity to build momentum. But any hope of a more dramatic turnaround was extinguished almost immediately. E. Fenyvesi restored the three-goal cushion just two minutes later, and then added a second of her own in the 69th minute. S. Pusztai completed the scoring with a seventh Hungary goal in the 89th minute, rounding off a thoroughly dominant performance.
The statistics told a story of complete control. Hungary's 53 per cent chance of winning was realised through superior tempo and accuracy in the final third. The seven goals came from a high volume of shots and chances created, with Andorra’s defence repeatedly exposed. C. Izquierdo was cautioned shortly after the Andorra goal, and T. Morato and E. Duro Gilabert also entered the referee’s book as the visitors struggled to contain the home side. Hungary’s E. Fenyvesi, B. D. Vincze and N. Rosas Ubach of Andorra also received yellow cards in a match that saw six in total.
The individual performances were highlighted by the goal scorers. V. Nagy’s brace, including the early opener, and E. Fenyvesi’s double after the break were central to the victory. Z. Kajan and S. Pusztai also made key contributions, with their goals reflecting the depth of Hungary’s attacking threat. The home side’s ability to maintain pressure throughout the 90 minutes, even after conceding, demonstrated a significant gulf in quality between the two teams.
The result leaves Hungary firmly in contention for qualification from the group, having taken maximum points from this fixture. The Lemeister model had anticipated a straightforward win, but the 6-1 scoreline exceeded even its projection. For Andorra, the defeat was a harsh reminder of the standard required at this level, though the goal from M. Da Cruz offered a brief moment of encouragement. Hungary will take great confidence from this display as they look ahead to their remaining group matches.
