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Hungary revive World Cup hopes with 5-1 rout of Estonia

Daniel Bode of Hungary (L) is challenged by Martin Vunk of Estonia (R) during their 2014 World Cup 2014 qualifying soccer match in Budapest September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary thrashed Estonia 5-1 to climb into second in World Cup qualifying Group D on Tuesday and revive their hopes of reaching next year's finals in Brazil via the playoffs.

The win lifted Hungary to 14 points, one clear of Turkey and Romania. The Netherlands beat Andorra 2-0 and earned automatic qualification.

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