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Hungary 2-1 Norway (3-1 Agg.): Hosts finish job to end 30 years of hurt

Hungary reached its first major tournament in 30 years after finishing the job against Norway in the second leg of their playoff tie.

Hungary ended 30 years of hurt by defeating Norway 2-1 in Budapest on Sunday to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory and a place in Euro 2016.

With a one-goal lead in hand from the first leg, Tamas Priskin put the home side in prime position to progress when he found the top corner early on with a fine finish, while Even Hovland headed against the post for Norway.

Despite the visitors needing two goals after the break to qualify, it was Hungary who looked more likely to find a second and it arrived late on through an own goal from Markus Henriksen.