Germany saw off Hungary 1-0 in a women's international friendly on Friday evening. The result came despite both sides looking sharp in their recent outings. By then you would have expected something more open, but the match had a cautious feel from the start.
Germany arrived with momentum, having won five consecutive matches. They beat Norway 4-2, France 3-2, Italy 2-1, and Japan 5-2 in their last five fixtures. The form was impressive, and they carried that confidence into the encounter.
Hungary's recent record told a different story. They lost to France 2-1 but bounced back with an 8-0 victory over Norway. Before that, they beat Italy 3-2 and Norway 4-1, though they also suffered a 2-0 defeat to Slovakia. And here's the thing — inconsistency was the theme.
That contrast in form showed through in the result. Germany's consistency meant they didn't panic when the game tightened. Hungary, with their mixed results, seemed to play for a point rather than risk it. The scoreline reflected that difference in approach.
One win doesn't change much in the grand scheme. But for Hungary, to be fair, picking up a point away from home against Germany is no small feat. The visitors kept it tight when they needed to.