Just had to write a preview for the play-off between Norway and Hungary tonight for a university assessment.
Rather than just waste it, might as well post it here!
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Former Crystal Palace and Fulham goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly will be hoping for double delight when he picks up his 100th cap for Hungary on Thursday night.
Bernd Storck’s side travel to Norway in a bid to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the European Championships for the first time since 1972.
The Norwegians are unbeaten in their last nine clashes with Hungary and will be looking to prove their worth after suffering late heartbreak in the final match of the group stage.
Despite leading Italy by a goal to nil with 18 minutes to go, Norway surrendered the lead and conceded twice, with Southampton striker Graziano Pelle ending any remaining hopes of automatic qualification.
Norway have managed to keep clean sheets in each of their last four home matches, but have struggled for goals, finding the net just seven times in their last seven games.
Per-Mathias Hogmo will be looking to in-form Marcus Pedersen to step up to the plate, with the Norway frontman having found the net 11 times in his last 10 appearances for club side Stromgodset.
Hungary will be without veteran defender Roland Juhasz, who misses out on the first leg of the play-off due to suspension.