Portugal fans were left frustrated after their national team squandered a 2-1 lead to draw 2-2 against Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers after narrowly beating them in the reverse fixture, Softfootball reports.
Many turned their criticism toward head coach Roberto Martinez, questioning his in-game management and controversial substitutions particularly his decision to withdraw Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Mendes while leaving underperforming players like Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva on the pitch,
The draw leaves Portugal's qualification postponed till November, with Hungary's late heroics keeping them in second place and firmly in the World Cup race. While Hungarian fans celebrated Dominik Szoboszlai's brilliance, Portuguese supporters lamented what they described as a lack of urgency, poor tactical adjustments, and wasted opportunities.