Nagykanizsai TE 1866 and Cigánd SE played out an entertaining 2–2 draw in the Hungary Nemzeti Bajnokság III on 1 June 2026. The visitors twice came from behind to claim a valuable point on the road in a match full of drama and late twists.

The encounter at Olajbányász Stadion started at a high tempo, with both sides eager to assert themselves early. Nagykanizsai TE 1866, playing in front of a vocal home crowd, took the lead in the 12th minute. A swift counter‑attack caught the Cigánd defence out of shape, allowing winger Bence Kovács to cut inside and fire a low shot into the far corner.

Cigánd SE responded well and began to dominate possession. Their patience paid off in the 34th minute when a clever through‑ball from midfielder Zsolt Farkas split the home defence, and striker Róbert Tóth slotted calmly past the goalkeeper to make it 1–1.

Second‑half drama

The match looked to be swinging back in Nagykanizsai’s favour after the interval. In the 53rd minute, a corner kick was only partially cleared, and the ball fell to attacking midfielder Dávid Horváth, who volleyed it into the roof of the net from 12 yards. The home side appeared in control and created several further chances to extend the lead, with Horváth hitting the post in the 67th minute.

However, Cigánd SE showed great resilience. With ten minutes remaining, they pushed forward in numbers and forced a series of set‑pieces. In the 83rd minute, a free‑kick from the left flank was swung into the penalty area, and substitute Gábor Varga rose highest to head the ball past the helpless Nagykanizsai keeper. The equaliser sparked jubilant celebrations among the travelling supporters.

Key performers

• Dávid Horváth (Nagykanizsai TE 1866) – Scored one goal and was a constant threat with his movement and shooting.
• Róbert Tóth (Cigánd SE) – Took his goal clinically and led the line well throughout the match.
• Gábor Varga (Cigánd SE) – The super‑sub changed the game with his late header and earned his team a point.

Season context

The draw leaves Nagykanizsai TE 1866 in the upper half of the Nemzeti Bajnokság III table, but they will rue missing the chance to claim maximum points at home. For Cigánd SE, the result extends their unbeaten run to three matches and keeps them firmly in the promotion race, now sitting only four points behind the league leaders.