BLŠANY, Czech Republic (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of pregame projections, Hungary’s under-19 national team delivered a commanding performance Tuesday, dismantling Lithuania’s U19 squad 5-0 in a UEFA U19 Championship qualification match.

The match, played at the Stadion FK Chmel Blšany, was anticipated to be a closely contested affair. Statistical models heavily favored the home side, with Interstat’s ELO system giving Lithuania a 60.4 percent probability of victory and its game simulator predicting a 4-2 win for Hungary. The actual result was a comprehensive and decisive victory for the visiting Hungarians, who showcased a potent and relentless attack.

Hungary established its dominance early and never relented. The floodgates opened in the 12th minute when substitute Petra Gégény found the back of the net for the first of her two goals on the evening. The early strike set the tone for a first-half offensive clinic.

The Hungarian pressure continued unabated, with another substitute, Victoria Vinals, doubling the lead in the 28th minute. The visitors’ momentum only grew, as Melissza Szabó, also entering the match from the bench, added a third goal just nine minutes later in the 37th minute.

The first-half onslaught was capped by Bori Turi, who scored Hungary’s fourth goal in the 44th minute. The sequence of goals from the 28th to the 44th minute demonstrated a devastating 16-minute span where Lithuania’s defense was completely overwhelmed.

The only blemish on an otherwise flawless half for Hungary came just before the break, when goal-scorer Victoria Vinals received a yellow card in the 43rd minute.

The second half saw a more controlled performance from Hungary, which managed the game effectively while still searching for more goals. The final blow came from Gégény, who secured her brace to bring the score to its 5-0 final margin. The assist on the play was credited to Gréta Bánfi, another impactful substitute.

Bánfi later received a yellow card in the first minute of second-half stoppage time.

The victory was a testament to the depth and firepower of Hungary’s bench, with all five goals and one assist being directly contributed by substitute players. Gégény led the way with two goals, while Vinals contributed a goal and an assist. Szabó and Turi each added a single goal, and Bánfi recorded an assist.

The result marks the opening match for both teams in the UEFA U19 Championship qualification tournament. With the win, Hungary U19 begins its campaign in the European competition with a record of no wins and no losses, while Lithuania U19 starts with an identical record of no wins and no losses. The records for both teams across all competitions also stand at no wins and no losses following this initial fixture.

For Lithuania, the defeat represents a significant setback, as the heavily favored home side was unable to generate any offensive response to Hungary’s relentless pressure. The Lithuanian defense struggled to contain a fluid Hungarian attack that consistently capitalized on its opportunities.

The match will serve as a strong foundation for Hungary as it progresses through the qualification stage, while Lithuania is left to regroup after a performance that fell far short of statistical expectations.