Gulacsi's save brings Hungary a bronze at U-20 World Cup

Costa Rica's Marcos Urena Porras celebrates his goal during the third-place play-off match between Hungary and Costa Rica at the 17th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Cairo, capital of Egypt, Oct. 16, 2009. A 2-0 on penalty shots after a 1-1 draw gave Hungary a 3-1 win to grab the third place. (Xinhua/Zhang Ning)

Hungary goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi saved three penalties in a shootout to help his team to the third-place playoff of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Friday.


Hungary's Janos Szabo (L) vies with Costa Rica's Josue Martinez Areas during the third-place play-off match between Hungary and Costa Rica at the 17th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Cairo, capital of Egypt, Oct. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Zhang Ning)

Hungary beat Costa Rica 2-0 in the penalty shootout after the two sides drew 1-1.

The deadlock wasn't broken until the 81st minute when Costa Rica forward Marcos Urena scored to put his team ahead.


Hungary's players celebrate their victory over Costa Rica during the third-place play-off match at the 17th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Cairo, capital of Egypt, Oct. 16, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Ning)

Hungary midfielder Vladimir Koman converted a penalty in the dying minutes to equalize.

Peter Gulacsi succeeded to save three penalties while his team scored two twice out of three penalties to win the match.

Source: Xinhua