Dominik Szoboszlai delivered a complete performance as Hungary beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in Debrecen. The Liverpool FC midfielder finished with a goal, an assist and a 9.3 Sofascore Rating. In a friendly that swung after halftime, he set the tone on and off the ball. Here is the breakdown of a busy night at Nagyerdei Stadion.

Goal, assist and control in Debrecen

The match flipped after the interval, with Hungary scoring all three goals in the second half. Szoboszlai hit the net once and set up another to drive the turnaround. He took four shots, putting two on target and two off. His 92 touches kept Hungary on the ball in the right areas. He completed 38 of 49 passes and was tidy in his own half with 8 of 9.

In the opposition half he went 30 of 40, moving play at tempo. He attempted six long balls, finding teammates with four. Nine crosses tested Kazakhstan’s back line, with two finding a teammate. The end product matched the volume as he finished with a goal and an assist. According to Sofascore, that output fed into his 9.3 Sofascore Rating on the night.

Chance creation at full tilt

Creativity was the headline for Szoboszlai. He produced six key passes, constantly feeding runners. Three of those opened up big chances for Hungary. His delivery from wide areas and early switches stretched the visitors. With nine crosses on the night, the service kept Kazakhstan pinned.

He also carried the ball with purpose, logging 22 carries in total. Those runs gained over 100 meters in progressive distance, with a best burst close to 27 meters. His overall ball-carry distance was roughly 229 meters, showing how often he drove play. Five of the carries counted as progressive, helping Hungary tilt the pitch after the break. It all added up to Hungary creating and converting after halftime to seal a 3-1 win.

Work rate, duels and the rough stuff

The performance was not only about flair. Szoboszlai won 12 duels and lost 8, staying busy in every zone. He completed both of his tackles and chipped in with two clearances. Four ball recoveries helped sustain pressure high up and protect transitions. He was dispossessed three times and had four heavy touches, the trade-off for constant ambition.

Kazakhstan committed bodies to stop him and he drew six fouls in return. The visitors also received one red card, adding another hurdle to their task. Even with 28 instances of possession lost, his net impact stayed firmly positive. His mix of bite and bravery suited a game that turned physical after the break. The numbers help explain the 9.3 Sofascore Rating attached to his name.

For Hungary this was a useful international friendly win after trailing at halftime. Fans can explore the full event statistics and the heat map for this match on Sofascore. For Szoboszlai, it was a sharp reminder of why he is central to the Hungary midfield.