Iceland were within two minutes of a famous victory on their first appearance at a major tournament on Saturday only for Birkir Saevarsson to put through his own net to hand Hungary a 1-1 draw that leaves Euro 2016 Group F wide open.

Birkir Saevarsson’s late own goal denied Iceland a famous victory as Hungary edged towards the last 16 of the European Championship with a draw. Gyfli Sigurdsson gave Iceland the lead in the first half when he converted a penalty after a foul.

Hungary dominated possession for long periods but rarely threatened until Nemanja Nikolic slid a low cross over from the right and full back Saevarsson bundled the ball into his own net in the 88th minute.

Hungary, who beat Austria in their opening game, top the standings on four points with Iceland, who held Portugal to a surprise 1-1 draw in their opener, on two. The result leaves the Hungarians leading the way in Group F on four points, a total likely to be enough to qualify for the last-16.

Portugal meet Austria later on Saturday.

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