Liverpool FC striker Hugo Ekitike came off the bench to score his first international goal in the 88th minute, with a smart finish off a driving run as France beat Ukraine 4-0, securing top spot in Group B of UEFA World Cup Qualifying. Centre-back Ibrahima Konaté was an unused substitute.
Also in European World Cup Qualifying action, Hungarians Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez helped Hungary to a crucial 1-0 away win over Armenia. Captain Dominik Szoboszlai served up the cross for Barnabas Vega to head home the winner. Hungary are now two points behind Group F leaders Portugal after Ireland beat Portugal 2-0 in Dublin on Thursday. Hungary and Ireland will now face off in Budapest on Sunday, with the Irish one point behind the Hungarians.
In U21 action, winger Kieran Morrison played 75 minutes of Northern Ireland’s 1-0 win versus Latvia in European Championship qualifying, while goalkeeper Armin Pecsi started as Hungary beat the Faroe Islands 3-0 in a friendly.
