Ujpest FC claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nyiregyhaza in the Hungary Fizz Liga, with a late winner turning a tense, evenly matched contest into three valuable points at the Szusza Ferenc Stadion. In a game that featured momentum swings, a disallowed goal and several decisive goalkeeping moments, Ujpest found the extra spark in the final stages to edge a Nyiregyhaza side that refused to go away.

Match overview

The Fizz Liga fixture brought together two teams with very different immediate priorities. Ujpest were looking to strengthen their position in the upper half of the table and stay within touching distance of the European qualification places, while Nyiregyhaza arrived determined to grind out points in their fight for stability. The hosts dictated much of the early possession, but Nyiregyhaza’s compact shape and quick transitions ensured the match never became one-sided.

Ujpest lined up with an aggressive 4-2-3-1 system, pushing their full-backs high and looking to create overloads on the flanks. Nyiregyhaza responded with a disciplined 4-4-2 block, inviting pressure before springing forward through direct passes and set pieces. The contrast in styles made for an engaging contest, with the home crowd growing louder as Ujpest probed for openings.

Key moments

• 17th minute – Ujpest take the lead: Dániel Németh drove a low finish into the far corner after a clever through ball from captain Máté Kiss, rewarding Ujpest’s early pressure.
• 52nd minute – Nyiregyhaza equalise: Levente Szabó powered a header home from a corner, punishing Ujpest’s failure to clear the delivery and silencing the home support.
• 70th minute – Goal ruled out: Nyiregyhaza thought they had turned the game around, but the assistant’s flag cut short the celebrations for offside.
• 78th minute – Bánhidi saves Ujpest: Goalkeeper Ádám Bánhidi produced a strong one-on-one stop to deny Nyiregyhaza a second goal at a crucial moment.
• 86th minute – Horváth wins it: Substitute Bence Horváth curled a composed finish from the edge of the box after a neat cutback, sending the home fans into raptures.

Tactical story

Ujpest’s control was built on patient circulation and the willingness of their midfield double pivot to recycle possession quickly. Máté Kiss was central to that approach, constantly finding pockets between Nyiregyhaza’s defensive lines and releasing the wide players. However, the hosts’ attacking ambition left space behind their advanced full-backs, and Nyiregyhaza repeatedly looked to exploit those gaps with long diagonals and rapid counter-attacks.

The equaliser exposed Ujpest’s vulnerability from set pieces, an issue that has troubled them at times this season. For a 15-minute spell after the break, Nyiregyhaza were the sharper team, pressing higher and forcing errors. Ujpest’s response came from the bench: the introduction of fresh legs in wide areas stretched the visitors’ back line, and the winning goal arrived precisely when Nyiregyhaza were beginning to tire.

Standout players

Dániel Németh was Ujpest’s most consistent attacking threat, combining intelligent movement with a calm finish for the opener. Bence Horváth made the decisive impact as a substitute, while Ádám Bánhidi’s second-half save proved just as important as the winning goal. For Nyiregyhaza, Levente Szabó led the line well and scored the equaliser, while their goalkeeper kept the visitors in the contest with a string of assured saves.

What the result means

The three points strengthen Ujpest’s position in the Hungary Fizz Liga standings and keep them in the conversation for the European places. For Nyiregyhaza, the performance offered encouragement, but the late defeat leaves them with little margin for error in the coming weeks. Ujpest will take confidence from the resilience shown after conceding, while Nyiregyhaza must regroup quickly as the league table remains tightly packed.

With the Fizz Liga season entering a decisive phase, matches like this one could prove crucial. Ujpest’s ability to find a late winner suggests they have the squad depth to sustain a push up the table, while Nyiregyhaza’s fighting display underlined why they remain a difficult opponent despite their league position.